Donna L. Taylor
Greer
Summary
I am a dedicated ELA Teacher with 30+ years of experience, beginning with 25 years at Northwest Middle School and working on my 11th year at Greer Middle. I am a collaborative educator who fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment for middle school students. I demonstrate strong communication and persuasive skills to inspire students and encourage active participation. I bring a cooperative spirit to working with colleagues, parents, and students to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA Teacher
Greer Middle School
Greer, SC
08.2015 - Current
- Mentor to new teachers PLC facilitator.
- Currently working towards SC ESOL Endorsement.
- Planned and implemented engaging, standards-based lesson plans to meet students' needs.
- Participated in co-teaching for English learners cohort (2020)
ELA Teacher
Northwest Middle School
Travelers Rest, SC
04.1990 - 06.2015
- Teacher of boys and girls on a single-gender team (2008-2009)
- Mentor to new faculty members (2005-2015)
- Selected as Northwest Middle School's Teacher of the Year (2002-2003)
- Chair of School Portfolio's Professional Development Committee (2002-2013)
- United Way Campaign Coordinator (1996-2013)
- Yearbook Advisor (1990-2013)
Education
Masters Plus 30 -
Furman University
11-2004
Master of Arts - Education
Furman University
08-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
12-1989
Associate in Arts -
Greenville Technical College
05-1987
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Lesson plan implementation
- Teacher mentoring
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
- Read to Succeed Endorsement
- Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- South Carolina Mentor Training
- Summer Academy
- Upstate Technology Conference
- Association for Middle Level Education Conference
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Greer Middle School
08.2015 - Current
ELA Teacher
Northwest Middle School
04.1990 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Education
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
Masters Plus 30 -
Furman University
Associate in Arts -
Greenville Technical College