Ta y l o r E d w a r d S e r g e n t

2578 Middleton Dr.

Frisco, TX 75033

(989) 666-7631

sergentt@outlook.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To use my enthusiasm, leadership abilities, experience, and instructive skills to obtain a teaching position in a
supportive professional learning atmosphere in order to create a positive culture and learning environment, and to
encourage understanding and engagement among students.

EDUCATION
Michigan Teaching Certification
May 2015
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Secondary Provisional Teaching Certificate, Social Studies (RX)
Masters Credits: 12 in Teaching and Curriculum Studies
GPA: 3.75
Bachelor of Arts

May 2014

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
Minor: History
GPA: 3.03

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

High School Social Studies Teacher/Coach

August 2015-Present
R.L. Turner High School, Farmers Branch, TX
Instruct students on a Title I campus with a diverse range of language, socio-economic status, religious background, race and
learning styles
Engage with and created alternative instruction to meet the needs of English as a Second Language Learners (ESL) and
English Language Learners (ELL) on a daily basis
Assess student academic needs, and strengths to develop IEPs (individualized education plans) and modified teaching
strategies to meet and exceed their needs and requirements
Develop, organize and implement lesson plans aligning with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill state standards for four 9th
grade World Geography (Pre-AP and On-Level) periods
Engage and collaborate with students parents regarding successes, behavior, and missing assignments
Participate and contribute in a daily professional development period with campus Social Studies cohort focused on
curriculum mapping and common assessment development
Contributed and attended over 50 hours of professional development for special populations, building a positive learning
environment, culture, and classroom technology
Motivated, and instructed Varsity and Sub-Varsity Football and Soccer players in a district 6A athletic program
Responsible for the academic achievement, behavior and attendance of freshmen football and junior varsity soccer
Collaborated with varsity football offensive staff in scouting, opponent break down, and implementation of game plan
Teaching Internship
August 2014-May 2015
Grand Blanc High School, Grand Blanc, MI
Yearlong internship in top performing Michigan school district
Developed, organized and implemented multiple lesson plans with differentiated learning strategies for 9th grade World
History and 10th grade United States History
Participated and contributed in Social Studies cohorts professional learning communities
Attended professional development on use of technology and 5 Dimensions of Teaching and Learning
Observed multiple teachers for various methods of instructions in both low and high achieving classrooms
Instructed students with diverse range of socio-economic status, religious background, race and learning styles

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Parking Enforcement Supervisor

August 2011-May 2015
Department of Public Safety, East Lansing, MI
Provided customer service to visitors and students on the campus of Michigan State University
Led, trained and facilitated discussion with groups of employees
Basic level of security access to confidential records
Spartan Marching Band
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Vice-President, 2013
Section Leader, 2012
Squad Leader, 2011-2013