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.