Taylor Moreno

626-482-4754 | taylorbernadettemoreno@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/morenotaylor2 | sites.google.com/view/morenotaylor2

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
As an experienced teacher with eight years of experience supporting English Language learners and students with
special needs, I am seeking a position as a virtual English Language Arts teacher at the secondary level where I
can provide high-quality instruction and support to all learners. I wish to implement my talent for fostering engaging
learning experiences and using technology-infused curriculum tools to bolster student success.

EDUCATION
Extension and International Programs, Cleared Credential Single Subject English Language Arts
California State University, Fullerton, CA September 2022-May 2024

Single Subject English Language Arts Teaching Credential - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo June 2020 Bachelor
of Arts, English, Honors: Cum Laude - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo June 2019

EXPERIENCE
Co-Teacher - 7/8th Grade Opportunity ELA, Lucia Mar Unified School District (Judkins Middle School) Aug 2019 - June
2020
+ Co-taught with a veteran cooperating teacher using virtual instruction, one teach/one assist, small-group instruction,
station teaching, and parallel teaching to meet the needs of individual students, including those with IEP and 504 plans. +
Planned units with an emphasis on scaffolding curriculum for English Language Learners, ensuring online accessibility for
students with disabilities, and implementing asset-based teaching for students who struggle with reading and writing. + With
Common Core state standards as the cornerstone, principles of Universal Design for Learning and Backward Design were
used to establish learning goals that ensured summative assessments were equitable and students could draw upon their
prior experiences, personal backgrounds, and cultural assets to exhibit new learning.
+ Designed formative assessments that allowed students to demonstrate learning through various Multiple
Intelligences. + Implemented instructional strategies that allowed for student-choice and collaboration.
+ Participated in English Department meetings and collaborated with fellow English teachers to create strategies for
supporting and preparing students for success on the Measures of Academic Progress Test (MAP) and the District Writing
Assessment (DWA).

AVID/ELA Tutor - 7/8th Grade - Lucia Mar Unified School District (Judkins Middle School) Aug 2016 – June 2019
+ Facilitated student-driven socratic seminars, supported students in college/career-readiness research projects, and
chaperoned student community service projects. Supplemented instruction by providing one-on-one and small-group
support for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, including those with IEP and 504 plans.

Substitute Teacher - Lucia Mar Unified School District (Arroyo Grande, CA) Aug 2019 –
March 2020 + Substitute taught at the secondary level in English and Intervention ELA classes.

Business Development Specialist - MINDBODY Inc. (San Luis Obispo, CA) May 2014 – Nov 2015
+ Provided virtual coaching and instruction for business owners new to using the MINDBODY management software.

SKILLS
+ Google Certified Educator - Level 1.
+ Proficient in using MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
+ Conversational in Spanish - Passed Course Levels I, II, & III.
+ Vast experience with virtually teaching multiple secondary-level ELA courses.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

+ Awarded the CSU Residency Year Scholarship for demonstrating excellent academic performance and
significant personal achievements in my teacher preparation program.
+ Received Delta Kappa Gamma’s 2019-2020 Outstanding Student Teacher Award after being nominated by my program
advisor. + Awarded the 2019-2020 Rich and Arni Leggett Scholarship Fund for Postbaccalaureate Credential Students for
obtaining my Single Subject Teaching Credential as a non-traditional transfer student.
+ Awarded the 2018-2019 Mary Lou Hughes English Excellence Scholarship Endowment as a senior undergraduate
English major to support my interest in pursuing a career in education at the secondary level.
+ Awarded the 2017-2018 American Scholar Prize for my essay about 17ᵗʰ century poet, John Donne.