Debra Battle Taylor

• Lead Literacy Instructor, College and Career Readiness- Design Lesson Plans for Multi-level students, lectures. student advisement, Mentoring other instructors, following course standards and collaborating with Senior Program Director, Vice President and other stakeholders.
• Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners, resulting in increased academic achievement.
• Coordinated with special education staff to develop accommodations and modifications tailored to each student's needs within the context of literacy instruction.
• Supported struggling readers with targeted intervention strategies, boosting their overall literacy development.
• Continually refined personal teaching practices ensuring the highest quality of literacy instruction for all students.

School Counselor-Provided individual and group counseling for academic, social and emotional issues. Developed with my team, a comprehensive counseling program and collaboration with students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders.

• Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health and personal development.
• Developed and implemented tailored intervention strategies for students facing academic and social challenges.
• Collaborated with educators, parents, and community resources to create supportive environments for student success.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, fostering continuous improvement in counseling services.

• Responsibilities Include: Supervising staff assigned by Principal, assists the principal in implementing the school program, communicates effectively with all stakeholders, ensure that ALL students are prepared for the 21st century. All other duties assigned by the school Principal.

• Responsibilities include program planning, consulting with teachers, students, parents, Community and social agencies, and administrators. SAT (School Assistance Team Chair) which includes collaborating with teachers, parents, school psychologist, Social Worker and the EC case manager to develop interventions and strategies to help students succeed in school. Duties also include collecting data to identify problems, develop Interventions, and establish outcomes, monitor progress to assess/evaluate responsiveness to instruction, and document what has been done to address the concerns as a measure of accountability. Exceptional Children's Coordinator, Crosby Scholars Counselor/Coordinator, and ESL Coordinator.
• Developed and implemented individualized counseling plans for diverse student needs.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social skills and emotional resilience.
• Conducted workshops for parents on child development and effective communication techniques.
• Coordinated with community organizations to provide resources and support for families in need.
• Navigated challenging conversations with empathy and respect, helping clients process difficult emotions safely.
• Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure continuous improvement in client wellbeing.
• Maintained client confidentiality by adhering to ethical guidelines and professional standards in counseling practice.

• Responsibilities included Classroom Guidance, assisting with testing, support for staff, assisted teachers with Interventions for low performing students, collaborated with School psychologists and social workers to effectively meet the needs of the students via progress monitoring, assessments and other data.
• With School psychologists, and social workers to effectively meet the needs of the students via progress monitoring, assessments and other data.
• Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health and personal development.
• Developed and implemented tailored intervention strategies for students facing academic and social challenges.
• Conducted assessments to identify student needs, ensuring appropriate referrals to specialized services as necessary.