Taylor Fox
Curriculum Designer · Researcher · Learning & Development
Educator, researcher, and instructional designer with ten years of experience spanning K-12 classrooms, higher education advising, and curriculum development.
Summary
Doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction conducting mixed-methods research on instructional alignment and student mastery outcomes. Experienced in designing rigorous assessments, facilitating adult learning, and translating data into evidence-based recommendations for practitioners and institutional stakeholders. Skilled in educational technology and AI-powered learning tools, with a practitioner's understanding of what works in real classrooms and what does not. Committed to equity in education and to building the instructional conditions that allow every learner to succeed.
Core Skills
Degrees
Doctor of Education, Curriculum Design
In progress, dissertation phase · Liberty University
Master of Arts, Secondary Social Studies
2024 (bundled with Preliminary Teaching Credential) · Alliant International University
Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
2016 · Concordia University Portland
Bachelor of Arts, History (emphasis Military History)
2014 · Anderson University, Indiana
Licenses & Certifications
California Clear Credential, Single Subject Social Science
Issued May 2026 · valid through July 2031
Preliminary California Single Subject Credential
2024
ACSI Certification, Secondary Educator
2015
AP by the Sea Institute
AP World History (2022) · AP US History (2023) · AP Psychology (2024)
Work history
Actively seeking my next role
Open to positions with educational institutions and education advancement companies: curriculum development, instructional design, education research, and AI-education work.
The Rock Academy — AP History Lead & Director of 7-12 Performing Arts
Conducted ongoing program evaluation using qualitative and quantitative performance data to refine curriculum design and drive measurable improvement in learning outcomes. Led cross-functional collaboration to design and launch a UC-approved Digital Music and Production course. Directed all middle/high school performing arts programming; produced Snoopy!!! (2023), Cinderella (2024), and The Wizard of Oz (2025).
Gompers Preparatory Academy — AP Social Studies Instructor
Taught AP European History and AP United States History.
San Diego Unified School District — Traveling Substitute Teacher
Subbed for middle and high schools across San Diego in a variety of subjects.
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) — Teaching Artist & Stage Director
Taught weekly after-school classes and directed full-length musicals for ages 8–12.
Ashford University — Graduate Academic Advisor
Advised a caseload of adult graduate students in an online environment, applying adult learning principles to build individualized academic success plans and support degree completion. Tracked progress data to identify at-risk patterns and design targeted interventions.
Haverford College — Registrar Coordinator
Managed confidential student academic records in compliance with FERPA, maintaining data integrity across high-volume documentation workflows.