Taylor Armstrong
Teacher
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)347-8770

taylor_blu_armstrong@hotmail.com

Personal Summary

A recent recipient of a CELTA certification, I am excited to begin my teaching career. By using the skills I acquired in the CELTA course and my natural teaching style, I am confident of my abilities to be a strong classroom teacher. I believe in keeping the lessons student-centered with continuous student-to-student interaction. I know that becoming a great teacher is an ongoing process that should never end and have already begun taking steps in becoming a strong and effective teacher. I enjoy interacting with students and find it very gratifying when they learn. Always passionate and engaged, I believe in an innovative classroom that meets the students needs. I am currently looking for my first classroom teaching experience and am very eager to put my training to use and to begin what should be an exciting career.

Teaching History

Ski Instructor at Mt. Baker Ski Area November 2013 - April 2014
1420 Iowa St, Bellingham, WA 98229 (360)734-6771

Duties:
Taught beginning and intermediate ski lessons to students of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
Plan out lessons to fit the level of the class.
Class sizes between one and eight students.
Safety was an absolutely priority in a new environment for most students.

Swim Instructor at University Recreation November 2011 - May 2013
University Recreation, PO Box 641830, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163 (509)335-8732

Duties:
Taught lessons to students of all ages and cultural backgrounds
Plan out lessons before class to fit the level of all students.
Class sizes between one and twelve students.
Safety was a priority.

Education History

-CELTA from University of Cambridge, hosted by ELS Tacoma, WA. October 2015
-BA in English from Washington State University, Pullman Washington 2013

Teaching Attributes

-Able to create a vibrant and effective learning environment.
-Able to create great rapport with the students.
-Works well with other teachers.
- Has the ability to motivate and engage the students.
-Continues to look for ways to improve own teaching style.

Other Employment History

Expeditor, Host, and Bar Back at The Bridge Liquor and Food
October 2014-August 2015
6301 California Ave SW Seattle, Washington 98136 (206)402-4606

Duties:
-Constant interaction with patrons.
-Making sure orders are correct and that the plate is neat and clean.
-Serving food to the entire establishment.
-Getting any additional items for the patrons after they’ve received their meal.
-Help bus tables and refill customer’s water glasses.
-Daily cleaning sidework.
-Help with other bar needs such as stocking, cleaning, etc.

Front Desk at Fitness Evolution March 2014-September 2014
1504 Iowa St., Bellingham, Washington 98226 360-671-4653

Duties:
-Constant interaction with patrons of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
-Signing up and cancelling memberships.
-Receiving membership dues and payment for items purchased
-General gym inquiry from patrons in person or over the phone.
-General gym clean up and maintenance.