Kelly Taylor

Instructional Lead Teacher / AP Science Educator

Little Rock School District

Little Rock

01.2009 - Current

Facilitated professional growth for early-career and veteran teachers through model lessons, joint planning, classroom observations, and constructive feedback to elevate instructional quality and foster student engagement.
Facilitated professional development sessions aligned with curriculum standards and data trends.
Trained educators on AVID and ESOL strategies to improve instructional practices.
Developed training sessions centered on data-driven decision-making for curriculum alignment.
Collaborated with staff to implement instructional best practices across diverse educational environments.
Designed and aligned curricula for AP Biology, Chemistry, and Biomedical Science with district, state, and national standards.
Participated in district curriculum and assessment teams for Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science.
Collaborated with educators to ensure compliance with educational standards across multiple disciplines.
Contributed to the development of assessments that reflect curricular goals and benchmarks.
Led science department, overseeing curriculum implementation, instructional resources, and collaborative PLC practices across diverse content areas and grade levels.
Provided instructional coaching and mentorship to new and veteran teachers, focusing on increasing student engagement, integrating rigor, and developing standards-aligned, engaging lesson plans.
Led professional development sessions across the district for both new and experienced educators on instructional strategies, lesson design, increasing rigor, and student-centered engagement practices.
Managed district and and state testing logistics as Testing Coordinator.
Served as New Teacher Mentor in LRSD Mentor Program.
Sponsored National Honor Society at Little Rock West & Hall.
Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Utilized a variety of instructional techniques to promote student engagement and comprehension of scientific topics.