Jee Taylor
About Jee Taylor
Jee Taylor is a K-12 Bilingual Multilingual Learner Teacher currently employed at Amentum and DynCorp International in the Marshall Islands. With a background in education and social work, Taylor emphasizes creativity, social justice, and the development of students as active change agents.
Work at Amentum
Jee Taylor has been employed at Amentum since 2019, serving as a K-12 Bilingual Multilingual Learner Teacher. This role is based in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, where Taylor has focused on supporting bilingual and multilingual learners in their educational journey. Taylor's teaching approach incorporates various educational theories and methodologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Work at DynCorp International
In addition to their role at Amentum, Jee Taylor has also worked at DynCorp International as a K-12 ESL Teacher since 2019. This position, also located in the Marshall Islands, involves providing English language instruction to students, helping them develop their language skills in a supportive environment. Taylor's experience in this area complements their work at Amentum.
Education and Expertise
Jee Taylor holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor from the University of Minnesota, which was completed from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science in Youth Studies from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities between 2012 and 2014. Taylor also has a TEFL certification from the University of Toronto, obtained from 2014 to 2019. This diverse educational background supports Taylor's expertise in language instruction and youth education.
Teaching Philosophy
Jee Taylor's teaching philosophy emphasizes creativity and a growth mindset, aiming to develop students into active change agents in society. Taylor incorporates the Systemic Functional Linguistic Approach in teaching grammar, a method developed by M.A.K. Halliday. Furthermore, Taylor draws on the educational theories of Paolo Freire and Lev Vygotsky, advocating for social justice education and empowering youth through language teaching.
Background and Previous Experience
Before transitioning into education, Jee Taylor served in the United States Air Force as a Command Post Controller from 2011 to 2012 in Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, and with the Ohio Air National Guard from 2007 to 2012. Taylor has also gained experience in youth development through roles such as a Youth Worker Intern at Southside Boys & Girls Club and as a volunteer at Lincoln International High School. These experiences contribute to Taylor's understanding of diverse student needs and community engagement.