Taylor Gordon

Special Education Coordinator at Excel Academy Charter Schools
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades K through 12
    State of Connecticut
    Jul, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement - Teacher
    Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Teacher of Moderate Disabilities, 5-12
    Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Excel Academy Charter Schools
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Special Education Coordinator
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      Manage paperwork and compliance timelines across grade levels to ensure deadlines are met and information is accurately recorded;Coordinate and execute all aspects of the new or triennial evaluation process according to state and federal deadlines;Write IEPs for students in accordance with team decisions;Update and revise IEPs from incoming students’ prior schools;Coordinate with core teachers and Learning Specialists to ensure that IEP progress reports are completed and provided to families in their native language;Ensure all testing accommodations are accurately documented for upcoming state national assessments (MCAS, PSAT, SAT, AP, etc.)Schedule testing, coordinate with parents, administrators and evaluators;Coordinate all alternative testing.Plan, schedule and chair all special education meetings with individual families.Provide parents the opportunity to evaluate team meetings, allowing them to vocalize whether or not they felt appropriately involved in all team decisions. Show less

    • Sunshine Chair
      • Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

      Promote a positive staff culture that drives changePlan and execute staff events to increase community engagementSolicit feedback to ensure events are equitable, inclusive, and fun!

    • Student Supports Program Coordinator
      • Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

      In collaboration with the Student Supports Leadership Team;Develop and provide adult learning opportunities in the Student Supports Department to target strong case management practices and growth in team members;Provide individual coaching and support to teachers and case managers to strengthen positive interactions with students and increase successful outcomes for students;Coordinate and maintain whole school compliance related tasks, such as IEP progress monitoring quarterly.

    • Head Soccer Coach
      • Sep 2019 - Nov 2022

      MIAA Certified CoachHeads up concussion trainedCPR/First Aid certified2021 MCSAO North Division Champions2022 MCSAO North Division Champions2022 MCSAO League Champions2022 MCSAO North Division Coach of the Year

    • Extended School Year Coordinator, High School
      • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

      Coordinate, plan curriculum, and teach a cohort of special needs students during the summer for Extended School Year. Collaborate and schedule related service providers for students.

    • Learning Specialist
      • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

      Taught high school history, science, and health self-contained courses as well as, provided case management to students with Individual Education Plans. Led IEP meetings and collaborated with general education teachers to ensure students needs were being met.

  • Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Special Education Substitute Teacher
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

      Co-taught high school algebra 1 and 2 to students with Individual Education Plans. Provided case management and academic support classes for a roster of special education students.

    • Intern
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

      Led a school-wide initiative focusing on the utilization of Restorative Practices (RP) along with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

    • Student Teacher
      • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

      Maximized learning through differentiated instruction in a mathematics classroom to meet the needs of tier II and tier III learners. Attended and prepared reports for IEP meetings in which IEP plans were developed and reviewed.

  • Kidco Child Care Center
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Daycare Teacher
      • May 2017 - Aug 2018

      Fostered patience, learning, and kindness within a group of toddlers by playing a variety of games that complement topics of focus and caring for the children’s needs. Fostered patience, learning, and kindness within a group of toddlers by playing a variety of games that complement topics of focus and caring for the children’s needs.

  • University of Connecticut
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant - Child Development Labs
      • Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

      Collaborated with preschool teachers on creating curriculum that supported the educational goals of the classroom. Collaborated with preschool teachers on creating curriculum that supported the educational goals of the classroom.

Education

  • University of Connecticut
    Master of Arts - MA, Educational Psychology
    2018 - 2019
  • University of Connecticut
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychological Sciences
    2014 - 2018

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