Taylor Thomas

Experience includes the application of learning theories, instructional methodologies, and curriculum mapping strategies that align with student performance goals in learning and organizational training

High School Biology Teacher | Desoto Independent School District AUGUST 2021 – AUGUST 2022 • Designed curriculum for a high school biology class, including readings, PowerPoints, modules, review worksheets, quizzes, tests, and group projects for engaged learning • Developed curriculum in collaboration with other teachers in the Biology team to ensure consistency and alignment with long-term goals • Measured student achievement of objectives • Revised plans in response to assessment of student understanding • Adapted instructional materials to meet varied needs, including learning disabilities • Provided technical assistance to fellow teachers using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Using communication skills to deliver organized lectures that appeal to all learning styles • Incorporating a teaching style that results in 99% engagement among all students • Enhancing learners performance through the development of skills checks, role activities, drill activities, simulations, and gamification learning experiences. Microbiologist | Eurofins Microbiology Labs AUGUST 2020 – AUGUST 2021 • Completing laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner • Training new employees on the Eurofins learning management system, and assessing them for proficiency to complete new tasks. • Ensuring sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded. • Following management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements. 2 • Adhering to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment. • Registering incoming samples. Maintaining an accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes. • Entering the sample data into LIMS system in a timely and accurate manner. • Managing all micro documentation. Student Account Advisor | University of Texas at Arlington AUGUST 2018 – AUGUST 2020 • Provide professional, comprehensive, efficient and courteous customer service. • Post payments, removal of student account holds, process payment plans and loans, • cash checks and process/cash vouchers, analyze charges and payments. • Verify financial aid refunds daily, process documents for third party billing, and balance • cash drawer daily. • Process change orders, Triage and process all incoming mail. • Process student organization and campus departmental deposits. Process international • payments and wire payments. • Manage unclaimed accounting items. Serve as team lead in satellite office during peak • season(s). • Used Peoplesoft software to locate student, corporate, and faculty/staff accounts. • Arranged all logistics for meetings for Director and Assistant Director of Student • Accounts. • Worked directly with Director and Assistant Director of Student Accounts; a division of • Student Affairs. • Assisted with other projects that were given by the Directors of Student Accounts. • Scheduled meetings and training for student assistants. • Reviewed account reconciliations to ensure that all transactions were included in the correct accounts

Bachelor of Science Biology | University of Texas at Arlington MAY 2015 – JULY 2020 

Relevant Coursework: Biology, Zoology, Calculus I,II,& III, Organic Chemistry II 

Life Science Teaching Certificate | iTeach certification program AUGUST 2021 – OCTOBER 2022 •

Relevant Coursework: Lesson planning models for instruction and assessment, Pedagogy, Learner differences, difficulties and adaptations.