Taylor G.

Adams

adamsta2@msu.edu
4924 Belle Chase Blvd. Apt 201
Bldg 10
Lansing, MI 48910
(989)992-3627

Certification:
K-5 All Subject Areas
K-8 Language Arts
Endorsement

K-8 TESOL
Endorsement
TAYLOR G. ADAMS
adamsta2@msu.edu
(989) 992-3627

Objective:

To obtain a position as a teacher in an elementary K-5 classroom.

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Certifications:
Elementary Education Certified Teacher in K-5
TESOL Certified Teacher K-8
Language Arts Certified Teacher K-8
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Education:
Michigan State University
(East Lansing, MI)
Bachelor of Arts, May, 2015
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
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Teaching
Experience:
Student Teacher, August 15- May 16
(Okemos, MI)

5 th grade classroom (Kinawa Middle School)

Organized and taught units in mathematics, language arts, science, and
social studies
Utilized a variety of teaching methods including visual, tactile, oral, and
small/large groups discussions
Established caring and appropriate teacher/student relationships
Implemented, and maintained a behavior management system
Actively engaged in all staff, data, grade level, and professional
development meetings throughout the schoolyear
Incorporated technology into daily lessons using Google Classroom,
Smart Board, Google Drive, and Smart Notebook
Applied Everyday Math and CAF strategies into lesson plans

Teaching Field Placement, October 14- May 15

(Holt, MI)

2nd grade classroom (Wilcox Elementary)

Effectively collaborated in a team teaching setting
Utilized Everyday Math and Reading Street in daily lessons
Conducted guided reading groups in conjunction with math/phonics
centers

Teaching Field Placement, January 15- May 15

(Lansing, MI)
2nd grade early immersion ESL classroom (North Elementary)
Created engaging lesson plans for early immersion ESL students
Led and organized local field trips for classroom to take
Actively took on the lead teaching role and responsibilities
Teaching Field Placement, January 12- May 13
(Lansing, MI)
4th- 5th grade resource room (Bingham Elementary)
Successfully worked with students individually and in small group
settings

Applied individual IEPs while working in a whole classroom setting

Created and led the March is Reading Month program at Bingham
Elementary

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Teaching-related
Experience:
(Lansing, MI)

Boy Scouts of Lansing Teaching Leader, May 14 August 14

Created engaging lesson plans in science and health related topics for
grades K-8th
Led a teaching team in the education of the Boy Scout troops
Developed strong management skills

Nanny, May 14 - Present

(Bath Township, MI)

Responsible for outdoor recreation activities

Planned and supervised daily art activities

Created fun, interesting, and educational crafts for the 2 girls

Private ESL tutor, January 13- December 13
(East Lansing, MI)
Crafted individual lesson plans for ESL students
Accommodated individual student and family needs
Communicated effectively with ESL students and family
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Professional
Developmen
t:

"I am a Teacher Expo", March, 2014

(East Lansing, MI)
"I am a Teacher Expo", March, 2015
(East Lansing, MI)

Glucagon and Epi-Pen Training,

(August 2015)

Certified in First Aid and CPR for infants, children, and adults
(August 2015)

Weebly

VP of Fundraising, Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society

Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society
Deans List, Michigan State University, 6 semesters

Technology:

Honors and
Achievemen
ts:

Power Point
Bing
Screencast
Excel
Smart Boards
Elmo Document Projector

Extra-Curricular /
Interests:

Co-Led the 5th and 6th grade Art Club

Co-Planned and facilitated a March is Reading Month Monthly Program
at Bingham
Played Softball for 14 years and co-coached little league softball for 4
years

References:
Ms. Sheryl Hudler
Mentor Teacher
5th grade teacher at Kinawa Middle School
School
sheryl.hudler@okemosk12.net
(517)927-0294

Mr. Paul Hinze

Mentor Teacher
5th grade teacher at Kinawa Middle
paul.hinze@okemosk12.net

Mr. Lyle Thomas

Field Instructor
Michigan State University
thomasly@msu.edu
(989)277-2543

Mr. John Hood

Principal
Kinawa Middle School
john.hood@okemosk12.net