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Bridgeport Public Schools Online ApplicationTaylor, Michael Date Submitted: 5/20/2015

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Personal Data

Name: Mr. Michael A Taylor(Title) (First) (Middle Initial) (Last)

Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:

Other: Mr. Daeone L Baken

(Title) (First) (Middle Initial) (Last)Email Address: [email protected]

Postal Address

Permanent Address Present Address

Number & Street: 300 West 55th Street Number & Street: 300 West 55th Street

Apt. Number: 10W Apt. Number: 10W

City: New York City: New York

State/Province: NY State/Province: NY

Zip/Postal Code: 10019 Zip/Postal Code: 10019

Country: United States of America Country: United States of America

Daytime Phone: (917) 4978450 Phone Number: (917) 4978450

Home/Cell Phone: (917) 4978450

Employment Desired

Position Desired: Experience inSimilar Positions

Elementary School Teaching

1. Music 7 years

2. Music - Vocal 7 years

High School Teaching


Middle School Teaching


ExperiencePlease list ALL relevant work experience

beginning with the most recent.

Current or Most Recent Position Employer Contact Information Supervisor/Reference Contact

Information

Middle School For Marketing And Legal

Studies

Keyboard Studies Teacher

905 Winthrop Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203

718-773-7343

Jameela Horton Ball

718-773-7343

Date From - Date

To:

01/2014 - 06/2014 Full or Part Time: Part Last Annual

Salary:

5000

Reason for

Leaving:

The keyboard program ended at the end of the year

May we contact

this employer?

Yes

Responsibilities/

Accomplishments

at this Position

I provide general music and piano instruction to the entire 7th grade class.I Instruct classes of 25-30 students in

the rudiments of piano technique, as well as music theory, history and composition. I Utilize partner work, group

work, and collaborative learning strategies to provide scaffolded instruction consistent with the New York State

Learning Standards in the Arts


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Experience Continued

Previous Position Held Employer Contact Information Supervisor/Reference Contact

Information

Manhattan Country School

Piano Accompanist

7 East 96th Street

New York, NY 10128

212 348 0952

Maiya Jackson

212 348 0952

[email protected] From - Date

To:

09/2012 - Full or Part Time: Part Last Annual

Salary:

15000

Reason for

Leaving:

Still employed

May we contact

this employer?

Yes

Responsibilities/

Accomplishments

at this Position

Rehearse 6 choral classes per week providing instruction for students ages 8 to 8th grade. Perform for all

fundraising events, community activities and assemblies, including the Thanksgiving, Holiday, MLK Jr., and

Closing assemblies, in addition to the Winter and Spring Concerts.

Provide creative input to choral director regarding repertoire and musical interpretation, direct choir rehearsals

when director is absent. Study all scores in detail in order to play all vocal parts for rehearsals, in addition to

piano part.


Information

High School for Contemporary Arts

After School Choral Arts Teacher

800 East Gun Hill Rd.

Bronx, NY 10467

718 944 5610

Francisco Sanchez

718 944 5610

[email protected]

Date From - Date

To:

11/2011 - 06/2012 Full or Part Time: Part Last Annual

Salary:

3000

Reason for

Leaving:

After School program had ended

May we contact

this employer?

Yes

Responsibilities/Accomplishments

at this Position

Chorus Director and Musical Director for the After School Program. Transcribed musical compositions andmelodic lines to adapt them to the needs and abilities of the group, or to create a particular musical style. Studied

scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations. Directed groups at rehearsals and performance

and organized performances in conjunction with school administration.

Developed strong abilities to use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo,

phrasing, tone color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects.


Information

Mott Hall 3 Junior High School

ESL Teacher

450 St. Pauls Pl.

Bronx, NY 10456

718 992 9506

Tonya Charity

718 547 0775

[email protected]

Date From - Date

To:

10/2009 - 06/2011 Full or Part Time: Full Last Annual

Salary:

57,000

Reason for

Leaving:

Wanted to teach music

May we contact

this employer?

Yes

Responsibilities/

Accomplishments

at this Position

Collaborative Team Teacher, supporting 8 separate content areas. Certified to teach under Initial

Certificate-ESL. Provided professional development instruction to entire staff with 100% positive feedback

approval rating. Achieved results of 82% of ELL students increasing at least one NYSESLAT proficiency level

from 2009-2010 school year through use of Backward Design and Scaffolded Instruction.


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Student Teaching

Student Teaching/Internship

School District

Location

School Phone #School Year

Date Completed (mm/yyyy)

Length of Experience

Grade Level(s)/Subject Area(s) Taught

Name and Phone of Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor

Name and Phone of Addl Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor

Name and Phone of University Supervisor

Academic Grade Received

Additional Student Teaching/Internship

School District

LocationSchool Phone #

School Year

Date Completed (mm/yyyy)

Length of Experience

Grade Level(s)/Subject Area(s) Taught

Name and Phone of Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor

Name and Phone of Addl Cooperating Teacher or Field

Supervisor

Name and Phone of University Supervisor

Academic Grade Received

Education

Please tell us about your educational background beginning with the most recent.

High School Attended: St. Johns College High School, Washington, D.C.

Graduation Status: H.S. Diploma

Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools Attended:

Education Continued

Name and location Dates Attended:

From - To

Major area of study and

number of semester hours

Minor area of study and

number of semester hours

Degree Date Conferred or

Expected

Gradu

NY - City University of

New York, City College

01/2009

02/2012

Education. 33 credit

hours

Hrs:

Hrs: M.S. 02/2012

NY - Manhattan School

of Music

09/1992

09/1995

Jazz Composition 136

credit hours

Hrs:

Hrs: B.M. 06/1995


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Education Continued

Undergraduate Graduate

Overall GPA 3.328/4 3.74/4

Major GPA 3.328/4 3.74/4

Highest Degree Attained Number of graduate hours beyond your

highest degree:

Grad Program Of Study

MA/MS/etc. Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages

List honors, awards or distinctions you have earned:

Semester Hours

For the subject areas below in which you have 15 or more semester hours/credits, please indicate how many university semester

hours/credits you have and/or if you are endorsed.

Subject Area SemesterHours

Endorsed Subject Area SemesterHours

Endorsed

Language - ESL 33 No Music - Other 133 Yes

Certification

Do you hold National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

certification?No

Do you hold or anticipate a Connecticut certificate? Certificate is anticipatedHow do you plan to obtain a Connecticut certificate? I currently hold an out-of-state certification that will be

transferred to Connecticut.

Type Expiration Date Status

Instructional (, ) Will Apply For When

Eligible

Please list any other endorsements and/or verifications documented on your certificate(s):

* Have you applied for a Connecticut certificate? No

* List the date you applied for certification:

* Have you received a deficiency statement? NoIf pending, date test taken

* Have you passed the Basic Skills Exam? No

* Have you passed the Content Area Exam? No


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2. How would you address a wide range of skills and abilities in your classroom?

individualized for each student.

Language Skills

Do you know any language other than English? Yes

Language(s): Spanish

Oral Level: Polite

Written Level: Polite

Professional References

Reference 1 of 3 Reference 2 of 3

Name: Francisco Sanchez Jameela Horton-Ball

School/Org: The High School for Contemporary Arts Middle School for Marketing and Legal

Studies

Current Position: Principal PrincipalHome Phone:

Cell Phone: (718) 773-7343

Work Phone: 718 944 5610

Mailing Address: 800 E. Gun Hill Road

Bronx, NY 10467

Middle School for Marketing and Legal

Studies

905 WINTHROP STREET, BROOKLYN

NY 11203

Email: [email protected]

Relationship to Candidate: Supervisor Supervisor

Years Known: 1 1

Reference 3 of 3

Name: Maiya JacksonSchool/Org: Manhattan Country School

Current Position: Upper School Director

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Work Phone: 212 348 0952

Mailing Address: 7 East 96th Street

New York, NY 10128

Email: [email protected]

Relationship to Candidate: Supervisor

Years Known: 3

ReferralsHow did you hear about employment with us?

Other: CUNY Job Fair


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Additional Information

List any additional information which will help in determining your professional qualifications for a position.

Disclosures

Contract Status

* Are you currently under contract? No

If Yes, which district?

If Yes, when does it expire?

When may your present employer be contacted?

Professional Status

* Have you obtained tenure status in any other School District? NoIf Yes, where?

When?

* Have you ever been denied tenure? No

If Yes, explain:

* Have you ever had a teaching certificate or teaching license revoked or suspended? No

If Yes, explain:

* Have you ever failed to be rehired, been asked to resign a position, resigned to avoid

termination, or terminated from employment?

No

If Yes, explain:

* Are you a relative of any board member, administrator, or supervisor who is currently

serving the School District?

No

Name:

Position:

Relationship:

* Can you perform all the essential job function(s) of the position(s) for which you are

applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Yes

List any accommodations:


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Disclosures continued

* Have you ever been subject to a 10-151 (failure to renew or termination) proceeding related

to employment?

No

If yes, please explain.

Legal Information

Please note: Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records.

* Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes

* Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation? No

If yes, explain, giving dates:

Please Note: A conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment. Facts, such as date of occurrence and rehabilitation will be considered. This information will be used only for job-related purposes and only to the

extent permitted by applicable law.

* Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? No

If yes, explain, giving dates:

* Does your name appear on any Sex Offender Database in any state or country? No

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bridgeport Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bridgeport Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities

regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Bridgeport Public Schools has a

policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making

application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.


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Applicants Acknowledgment and Agreement

By checking the box below, candidate authorizes the school district to conduct an investigation of candidate pursuant to The School

Code to determine whether candidate has been convicted of any criminal or drug offenses as set forth in such statute, and, upon

request, agrees to execute an investigation authorization form as a condition for candidates employment. The School Code also

stipulates that the School District perform a check on the Statewide Sex Offender Database. Candidate may not be employed unless

such investigations have been initiated.

I certify that the information given by me in this application is true in all respects, and I agree that if the information given is found to

be false in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or discharge. I authorize the use of any

information in the application to verify my statement, and I authorize past employers, all references and any other person to answer all

questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, and previous employment record. I release all such persons from any

liability or damages on account of having furnished such information.

I, Michael Taylor, agree to all of the terms above. I agree

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