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Simpfronia Taylor
Director of Student Affairs, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis
Location: Memphis, TN United States
Joined: Sep 13th, 2013

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Dr. Simpfronia Taylor received her B.A. from Dillard University (New Orleans, LA). She received her M.Ed. and her Ed.D from the University of Georgia (Athens, GA). She has experience mentoring and advising classroom teachers. She has conducted teacher development programs in Georgia and Tennessee. Dr. Taylor has trained teachers on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) strategies, specifically how to connect PBL to educational standards. PBL is a student-centered instructional strategy that values the talents of a diverse group of learners. Dr. Taylor is the author of Teacher Efficacy: Overcoming Barriers To Computer Instruction (2012) (LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing). Dr. Taylor has over 20 years of educational experience at the Preschool, Elementary, and College levels. Dr. Taylor currently serves at the University Of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) in the Office of Student Affairs.

Education (request update)

Dillard University class of 2011

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

Claim To Fame:

Director of Student Affairs, University of Tennessee Health Science Center (9/2013) Author "Teacher Efficacy: Overcoming Barriers To Computer Instruction" (2012) ED.D. Workforce Education (2011), The University of Georgia (Athens)

Experience

I currently work with University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis as Director of Student Affairs
I have years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Director of Student Affairs & Banner Project Management Lead | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
From July 2009 to December 2013 • 4 year(s)
Managed student affairs and led Banner project management initiatives.

Office Manager | Montessori School of Louisville
From January 2008 to December 2009 • 1 year(s)
Managed office operations and administrative functions.

School Administrator | Timothy Christian Academy
From January 2006 to December 2007 • 1 year(s)
Administered school operations and educational programs.

School Administrator | Timothy Christian Academy
From January 2000 to December 2002 • 2 year(s)
Administered school operations and educational programs.

Academic Support Center Coordinator | Athens Technical College
From January 2000 to December 2000 • 0 year(s)
Coordinated academic support services for students.

Program Manager | Athens Technical College
From January 1999 to December 2000 • 1 year(s)
Managed Athens Housing Authority T.A.N.F. program.

Middle Grades Teacher | Clarke County School District
From January 1994 to December 1995 • 1 year(s)
Taught middle grades students in multiple subject areas.

Program Coordinator, Take-Home Computer Program | Clarke County School District
From January 1993 to December 1994 • 1 year(s)
Coordinated take-home computer program for students.

Paraprofessional | Clarke County School District
From January 1992 to December 1993 • 1 year(s)
Provided instructional support to teachers and students.

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