Kevin Taylor's Draft Vita

Kevin A. Taylor

260 Meadow Glen Drive, Killeen, Texas. 76543

(W) 254-215-2502; (H) 690-7143; texktaylor7@gmail.com

Education/Certification

M.Ed.                                             Education Leadership, Tarleton State University,

                                                       Stephenville, TX, 2004

BA                                                  General Studies, Elementary Education focus,

                                                        Biology Specialization, University of Mary Hardin-

                                                        Baylor, Belton, TX,1996

AA                                                  General Studies, University of Maryland (Asian

                                                        Division), Pusan, Republic of South Korea, 1992

Superintendent’s Certificate   Texas, Expected Completion Date May 2012

Principal Certificate                  Texas

Teacher Certificate                   Grades 1 – 8, Elementary Biology, Texas

                                                       Grades 1 – 8, Elementary Self-Contained, Texas

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Principal, Henry T. Waskow High School,

Belton Independent School District,

Belton, Texas 2008 – Present

·  Increased number of annual graduates in this alternative high school of choice from 45 to 74 in three years

·  Decreased the drop out rate from 5.8% as reported on the 2008 AEIS report to 1.4% as reported on the 2010 AEIS report

·  Increased completion rate II from 88.1% as reported on the 2008 AEIS report to 96.2% as reported on the 2010 AEIS report

·  Expanded staff by requesting and justifying additional personnel

·  Led the instructional staff to markedly increase math and science achievement as measured by the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills

·  Designed and led all staff development activities

·  Evaluated all instructional staff using the Professional Development and Appraisal System and district developed classroom walk-through instrument

·  As district textbook coordinator, accountable for all textbook resources for the entire district

Coordinator, Disciplinary Alternative Education Program

Belton Independent School District,

Belton, Texas, 2004 – 2008

·  Established the first ever site based decision making team and campus improvement plan for the campus

·  Recruited community resources to establish mentoring and counseling services at the campus

·  Established standard operating procedures to ensure smooth transitions to and from the disciplinary program

·  Led the campus through a facility and staff expansion process based on district growth

·  Changed the program from a strictly disciplinary focus to an academic and instructional focus

Principal, Tarver Intermediate School,

Belton Independent School District,

Belton, Texas, 2003-2004

·  Established a gifted and talented field-based learning program at the campus that is still in use in the district today

·  Served as a contributing member of the district long range facilities planning committee resulting in a successful bond election to expand several campuses

·  Evaluated instructional staff using Professional Development and Appraisal System

·  Responsible for management of campus budget

Assistant Principal, Belton Intermediate School

Belton Independent School District,

Belton, Texas, 2002

·  Assisted in preparation for a successful DEC visit from the Texas Education Agency

·  Responsible for accountability of all campus textbooks

·  Responsible for all campus discipline referrals, arrival and dismissal procedures

Teaching Experience

Elementary Grade Two Teacher

Peebles Elementary School

Killeen Independent School District

Killeen, Texas, 2001 - 2002

·  Responsible for delivery of instruction for all subject areas

Elementary Grade Three Teacher

Peebles Elementary School

Killeen Independent School District

Killeen, Texas, 2000 – 2001

·  Responsible for delivery of instruction and academic success of 44 students in math and science

Elementary Grade Two Teacher

West Ward Elementary School

Killeen Independent School District

Killeen, Texas, 1996 – 2000

·  Chosen as an instructor for the Superintendent’s district-wide training effort on Daniel Goldman’s, Emotional Intelligence

·  Chosen as grade level leader during my second year of teaching

·  Recommended to co-lead a district wide reading initiative during only my second year of teaching

·  Trained a third of the district’s second grade teachers on implementation of balanced literacy during four separate half-day professional development sessions in the 1998-1999 school year

·  Recommended for and served as a trainer for the Texas State-wide second grade teacher reading academy focusing on balanced literacy strategies

Additional Training/Education

“The Art and Science of Teaching,” Marzano Institute, Albuquerque, NM, April 2010.

“Partnership for Higher Achievement,” Charles A. Dana Center, Belton, TX, 2003 – 2010.

“Professional Learning Communities,” Solution Tree, San Antonio, TX, July 2008.

Presentations

Taylor, K. (1999). Grade Two Reading Academy, Presentation at Region 12 Education Service Center, Copperas Cove, TX.

Taylor, K. (1998). Grade Two Reading Initiative, Presentation at Killeen Independent School District In-service Program, Killeen, TX.

Professional Affiliations

Textbook Coordinators’ Association of Texas, 2005 – Present

Texas Association of Alternative Educators, 2005 – Present

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2010 – Present

Awards and Honors

Henry T. Waskow Legacy Award, Henry T. Waskow Staff and Faculty, May 2011

Community Involvement/Service

Sunday School Teacher, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Killeen, Texas 1993 - 2010

National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer, Camp Mabry, Texas, 1998 – 2008

References

Available on Request