TAYLOR SCHAEFERS

25037 Lake Road, Garnavillo, IA 52049

563-880-3984 | taylorschaef11@gmail.com

EDUCATION
ANTICIPATED GRADUATION: MAY OF 2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS: SECONDARY EDUCATION|LORAS COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCES: BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH|LORAS COLLEGE
 Licensure | 5-12 Biology
 Research Thesis | Outdoor Experiential Learning in a Secondary Education
Environmental Science Classroom
 GPA | 3.37/4.0

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
MARCH 2019 - MAY 2019
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TEACHER|WESTERN DUBUQUE HIGH SCHOOL
 Use differentiated instruction to effectively teach students in the biology classroom.
 Participate in web seminars to build onto my teaching strategies.
 Facilitate behavior management strategies to have a successful classroom atmosphere.

JANUARY 2019 - MARCH 2019

8TH GRADE STUDENT TEACHER|WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Plan and implement instruction in the physics classroom through hands-on learning.
 Use school and district-wide professional development to improve my teaching.
 Develop positive teacher-student relationships to help students become self-motivated in
the classroom.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
SEPTEMBER 2018 - DECEMBER 2018
OBSERVATION CLINICAL|WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Observed different teaching strategies that were student-centered in a chemistry classroom.
 Assisted cooperating teacher with student group work and checked for understanding.

JANUARY 2018 - MAY 2018

INTERMEDIATE CLINCAL|WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL
 Implemented experiential learning strategies including case studies and lab work in the
biology classroom.
 Improved my teaching through reflections and multi-step action research.
WORK EXPERIENCE
NOVEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
JUMP CREW|VERTICAL JUMP PARK
 Interact with and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for guests.
 Accountable for providing exceptional customer service and keeping the park clean.

MAY 2018 - AUGUST 2018

CAMP COUNSELOR|THE COUNTRY EXPERIENCE
 Implemented Montessori framework in daily activities for campers.
 Ensured safety of campers while they took calculated risks and grew as leaders.

MAY 2017 - AUGUST 2017

LAND STEWARD|IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
 Analyzed and implemented different land management strategies for varying ecosystems.
 Recognized native and invasive species in the Driftless Area.

SEPTEMBER 2016 - JANUARY 2017

PARAPROFESSIONAL|ST. MARK’S YOUTH ENRICHMENT
 Created a safe and fun learning environment for students.
 Collaborated with co-workers to engage students with challenging tasks.

ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER WORK

AUGUST 2015 – PRESENT
TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE|LORAS COLLEGE
 Compete at the NCAA Division III level as a sprinter, hurdler, and jumper.
 Awarded Most Improved Female Track & Field Athlete in 2016-2017.

NOVEMBER 2018 - PRESENT

EDUCATOR|FOREST SCHOOL
 Promote experiential learning using Montessori and 8 Shields frameworks in an outdoor
environment.

APRIL 2018 - PRESENT

TRACK COACH|MERGE TRACK & FIELD CLUB
 Help youth athletes gain basic understanding of form and technique for various running and
jumping events while encouraging fun and leadership.

FEBRUARY 2018 - MAY 2018

TUTOR|MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER
 Tutored high school students in math and science while building positive relationships.