Taylor Karabach is a candidate for a Masters in Social Work from Wayne State University with experience in education and social work. She has over 10 years of experience in education, including as a substitute and full-time teacher, and has served as a lead peer mentor and food and health fellow. Karabach is currently a substitute teacher for Rockwall Independent School District in Texas.

1. Taylor Karabach
Address: 3136 Marble Falls Rockwall, TX 75032
Phone: (972) 822-7031
Email: taylor.karabach@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
M.S.W. Candidate
Masters of Social Work Student
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
2014-2015
B.S.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
2007-2011
EMPLOYMENT:
October 2015-
Present
Rockwall Independent School District Rockwall, TX
Substitute Teacher
 Presented lessons plans to students developed by lead teacher
 Established and maintained control in the classroom
 Engaged students in differentiated instruction based upon learning styles
August 2015-
October 2015
Eastern Market Corporation Detroit, MI
Food and Health Fellow
 Served as a healthy food ambassador to over 19 weekly partner locations
 Learned about opportunities of building sustainable regional food systems
 Executed food sales and maintained financial records
 Collaborated with team members on produce inventory and purchasing
 Operated food assistance programs to improve fresh food access in Detroit
September 2014-
May 2015
Transition to Independence Program-Wayne State Detroit, MI
Lead Peer Mentor
 Managed a community of mentors and mentees within the mentor program
 Facilitated leadership trainings for mentors
 Liaison between mentors and mentees if needed
 Managed reporting system for mentors
September 2013-
June 2014
Rutherford Winans Academy Detroit, MI
Teacher, 4th grade self-contained
 Taught at a Detroit Public Charter School
 Balanced whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction to
accommodate different academic levels and learning styles
 Designed and implemented behavior modification systems
 Collaborated with fellow teachers to share ideas and problem solve

2. August 2012-
August 2013
Burns Elementary/Middle School Detroit, MI
Teacher, 3rd grade self-contained
 Taught in the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan
 Implemented student-centered learning along with project based
instruction
 Aided students in achieving at least 1 year of growth in all subjects
September 2011-
November 2011
Kocurek Elementary School Austin, TX
Substitute Teacher, 4th grade self-contained
 Facilitated hands-on activities for students to participate in
 Assisted primary teacher with the implementation of daily lesson plans
August 2010-
May 2011
Home School San Marcos, TX
Main Teacher
 Developed individualized education plan for student based on her home-
schooling curriculum
 Mentored student in gaining specific social skills and character traits
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITES:
August 2014-
May 2015
Transition to Independence Program-Wayne State Detroit, MI
Interpersonal M.S.W. Intern
 Created and implemented a fresh produce program for foster care youth
 Planned end of semester events for students and community partners
 Organized and sustain program food pantry
 Partook in community partner and board meetings
June 2012-
July 2014
Teach for America Detroit. MI
AmeriCorps Member
 Selected from 50,000 applicants nationwide to join a teacher corps who
commit to teach in urban schools across the nation
 Worked alongside 400 other corp members in Detroit to close the
achievement gap in the school system
 Engaged in professional development activities including: seminars,
discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, and
learning teams specific to my teaching license area
June 2012-
July 2012
Harrity Elementary-Mastery Charter School Philadelphia, PA
1st grade teacher
 Participated in an intensive summer training program to develop the skills
and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement
 Taught in a summer school program run by Teach for America students
under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
February 2015 “Cultivating Empathy” Detroit, MI
Amy Cooper-Learning Communities (Wayne State University)
February 2014 “Social Workers Share Strategies for Teachers” Detroit, MI
Sydney Hanlon and Joanna Krasnisky-Social Workers (Wayne State
University and University of Michigan)

3. October 2013 “Connecting with Students Through Real Talk” Detroit, MI
Dr. Paul Hernandez
October 2013 “Teaching with Love and Logic” Detroit, MI
Heather LaZuzerne- Teach for America Detroit Director of Culture of
Achievement
September 2013 “Educating the Whole Child: From Theory to Practice” Detroit, MI
David Heiber-Executive Director of Concentric Education Solutions