Taylor Nalbandian

Boston University graduate seeking professional career growth and development. Thoughtful teacher and advisor with experience working in urban settings. Reliable colleague who is creative, detail oriented and consistently delivers successfully completed tasks.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of MA History Framework, C3 Framework and Common Core State Standards. Professional development training in prepping, assigning and grading iCivics and Investigating History.

Additional experience training in PowerSchool and Google Classroom.

7th and 8th Grade Humanities Teacher at Emily G. Wetherbee Middle School (2025-10 – 2025-12)

• Responsible for preparation and implementation of daily lessons, instructional materials and curriculums such as ICivics and Investigating History
• Responsible for maintaining classroom cleanliness, organization, and student work
• Collaborated with grade level co-teachers, mentors and coaches in order to build on professional development and family engagement

Temporary Contract Special Ed Teacher/Paraprofessional/Case manager at Methuen High School (2024-09 – 2025-01)

• Responsible for preparation and implementation of instructional materials and classroom activities
• Responsible for reviewing a caseload of students with specific or otherwise learning related disabilities
• Coordinated and led IEP meetings maintaining updates and keeping track of appropriate behavior as written under a student's IEP
• Working one on one with students to create Student Action Plans

Co-teacher/Paraprofessional at Mary Lyon High School (2023-01 – 2024-06)

• Responsible for supporting direct instruction from teacher to student in a classroom setting
• Managing individual and classroom behavior
• Assisting with student de-escalation during vulnerable social-emotional situations
• Assisting with the preparation of instructional materials and classroom activities

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at Harvard University (2022-07 – 2023-01)

• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and overall organization while creating a safe and reassuring environment
• Working one-on-one to educate infants, children, teens and adults about proper swim technique
• Responsible for monitoring the safety of the pool and swimmers

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard at Boston University (2019-08 – 2020-04)

• Responsible for teaching a pass/fail credit swim class (PDP) for Boston University Students
• Additionally, responsible for working one-on-one and in groups with infants, children, teens and adults of all different socioeconomic status and background

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard at YMCA (2016-06 – 2022-06)

• To manage water phobia fears, during the daily swimming lessons, as needed
• Create a safe and reassuring environment by working one-on-one with infants, children, teens and adults
• Responsible for monitoring the safety of pool and swimmers

Overnight Counselor and Lifeguard at Pleasant Valley Camp for Girls (2013-07 – 2016-07)

During this three-year summer potion helped manage campers anxieties of being away from home. While exposing campers to the notion of independence, creativity and exploration of new experiences. In addition to teaching swimming lessons, photography, riflery.

• Responsible for 'night' care of campers

Receptionist at Chic Med Laser and Esthetic Center (2015-01 – 2016-06)

• Responsible for answering phone calls, scheduling client appointments, and maintaining client confidentiality

Master in the Arts of Teaching – Wheelock College (2023-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Boston University (2021-05)

High School Diploma – Watertown High School (2016-06)