Taja Welch

Participates as a research participant for the Black Women Educators Project. Contributes to data collection and analysis for ongoing educational research initiatives.

Offers private tutoring services to students ranging from Pre-K through Middle School. Develops customized learning plans to address individual student needs and academic goals.

Responsible for planning lessons and teaching Prek3 students at Fair Garden Early Learning Center. Managed classroom activities and fostered a positive learning environment for young children.

Led the Prek Robotics Program in collaboration with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Developed and implemented robotics curriculum for early childhood education.

Assisted fellow doctoral students with research collection and provided support in completing their dissertations. Offered guidance on academic writing and research methodologies.

Planned lessons and provided assistance to elementary and middle school students in the learning lab. Focused on improving reading skills with elementary students and supported various aspects of the summer program.

Served as a tutor and facilitator for the AVID program across multiple middle and high schools. Provided academic support and guidance to students to enhance their college readiness.

Provided individualized tutoring to students in grades K-8 across various subjects. Maintained detailed records of student progress and communicated updates to supervisors and teachers.

Tutored low-income children in underperforming schools, focusing on mathematics and reading for K-2 students. Contributed to improving foundational academic skills in a supportive environment.

Collaborated as a co-teacher in a classroom with 18-24 month old students. Focused on teaching developmental skills and supporting early childhood learning.

Worked as a substitute teacher and teacher's assistant in a classroom setting with students aged 3-5. Supported lead teachers in daily activities and student engagement.

Performed the duties of a teacher or teacher's assistant in their absence, adhering to provided lesson plans and curriculum. Ensured continuity of instruction and maintained classroom order.

Taught developmental skills, including math, reading, and science, to students aged 3-5 in a private school setting. Managed a multiage classroom, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Taught reading, mathematics, and other pertinent skills to preschool students preparing for kindergarten. Focused on developing foundational skills for a smooth transition to elementary school.

Taught various subjects to 1st grade students in a classroom setting at Sunnyview Primary. Developed and delivered engaging lessons to meet educational standards.

Served as a substitute teacher, responsible for teaching lessons and performing other duties in the teacher's absence. Worked with children ranging from infants through Pre-K, ensuring continuity of care and education.

Activities and societies: Served on the Clinical Field Experience Committee; Presented doctoral research to Lincoln Memorial Undergraduate Education Students; Presented in Lincoln Memorial University 1st annual Research Day; Co-Presented for LMU Series Courageous Conversations.

Completed a Doctor of Education degree with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership. Engaged in doctoral research and presented findings to undergraduate students and at university research events.

Activities and societies: Brain Compatible Learning Chapter Presentation: The Great Continuum Diagnosing Autism; Brain Compatible Learning Chapter Presentation: The Brain and The Arts.

Earned a Master of Education degree specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. Completed special projects including presentations on Brain Compatible Learning, focusing on autism diagnosis and the impact of arts on the brain.

Activities and societies: University of Tennessee Scholar in Residence Awards; Alpha Pi Omega Debutante Scholarship; Dean’s Merit Scholarship; 100 Black Men Scholarship; Golden Key International Honor Society; Zeta Phi Beta Finer Womanhood Award; Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Inductee; Alpha Chi National Honor Society Inductee.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology with a concentration in Child and Family Studies, Prek-4. Focused on the comprehensive study of human development within family and community contexts.