Laura E. Taylor

• Differentiated instruction for diverse learners including AP, IB, Honors, Standard, Multi Language Learners, and Exceptional Students then provided supports to ensure success for ALL students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lessons that successfully meet all county and state learning targets.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing consistent routines and clear expectations.
• Organized extracurricular activities: Varsity Tennis, Books For Change, Tutors, and Tennis Outreach to further engage students.
• Developed a variety of formal and informal assessments to drive instructional design and decisions that produced:

-NC End of Course (EOC) 88% CCR scores (school 83%)

-AP Literature 93.5% 3 or higher (school 86.8 %)

-IB HL English A 4.78 2011(world average 4.74)

- ELL 90+% course pass rate with multi-level growth

• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• 2021 Women's Tennis 4A State Champions; 2019 State Runner-Up
• 5x Conference Coach of the Year

Peachtree Ridge High School

Duluth High School

• Taught 11th grade Honors, College Prep, and Technical courses
• Served as committee member for establishing policies at a new high school: implemented mandatory service learning requirements, focused on cross-curricular learning and writing portfolios to produce 93% GHSGT in year two
• Appointed as school/community member for Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Planning Committee to bring multi-million dollar facilities adjacent to our campus
• Coached inaugural Varsity Tennis Team making state playoffs in program's second year