Ariel J. Taylor, Ed.D.
NRG 2141
Austin Community College
Mathematics Professor
Phone: (979)358-0319 Website: www.arieljtaylor.com Fax: (512)232-1491 Email: arieljtaylor@gmail.com
Education
Ed.D. K-12 Professional Leadership – University of Houston, Texas (2017) Department of Professional Leadership and Policy Studies
Superintendent Certification
Principal Certification – Lamar University, Texas (2014)
Education Management Graduate Courses (18 credit hours)
M.A. Mathematics – University of Texas at Austin, Texas (2013)
Math Specialist and Master Mathematics Teacher Certification, UTeach
B.S. Mathematics – University of Texas at Austin, Texas (2011)
Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certification, UTeach
Business Foundations Certificate – University of Texas at Austin, Texas (2011) Red McCombs School of Business (24 credit hours)
Teaching and Leadership Academy – Austin Community College Teaching and Learning Excellence Division (2026)
Systems Thinking – Austin Community College Digital Fluency & Innovation (2026)
Problem Solving with AI Micro-Credential – Austin Community College Digital Fluency & Innovation (2025)
ACUE Micro-Credential in Designing Learner-Centered Courses – Association of College and University Educators (2024)
Professional Experience
Post-secondary Education
Mathematics Professor – Austin Community College (Spring 2025-Present)
Academic Appointments
MATH 1314 – College Algebra (Distance Learning Synchronous/Online Asynchronous/Face to Face)
MATH 1314/MATD 0414 – College Algebra Express
MATD 0370/NCBM 0270 – Elementary Algebra Foundations
MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business and Economics
MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Distance Learning Synchronous)
MATH 1350 – Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
Assistant Professor of Practice, Master Teacher, Mathematics Instructor – University of Texas at Austin, UTeach College of Natural Sciences (Spring 2019-Fall 2024) Academic Appointments
UTS 170/EDC 651S – UTeach Final Field Experience
UGS 303 – Through the Lens of Race
M 315C – Foundations, Functions, Regression Models
UGS 303 – Race, Science, Ethics and Justice in the Classroom (Developed, Authored and Implemented)
UTS 110 – Step II Secondary Teacher Educator Preparation
UTS 101 – Step 1 Inquiry Approaches to Teaching
Induction Support Specialist – University of Texas at Austin (Fall 2023-Present)
UTeach Accelerate Director – University of Texas at Austin (Spring 2019-Summer 2023)
Managed all aspects of program development, project planning and quality implementation.
Designed and developed the UTeach Accelerate Program
Lead a team of instructors that redesigned existing UTeach courses for degree holders, career changers, veterans, and post-baccalaureate students
Oversaw the program admissions processes
Strategized and implements program recruitment and retention plans
Coordinated program completion plans, scholarships, and financial assistance
Coordinated Computer Science Teacher Preparation Pathway
Oversaw internship certificate processes
Adjunct Math Professor – Austin Community College, Austin, TX (2020-Fall 2024)
Academic Appointments
Math 1314 – College Algebra
NCBM 0214 – College Algebra Support
Math 1325 – Business Calculus
NCBM 0444 – Pre-Calculus Business Express
Mathematics Instructor – Wharton County Junior College, Wharton, TX (Fall 2017- Fall 2018)
Academic Appointments
Math 1350 – Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
Math 1314 – College Algebra
Math 0312 – Intermediate Algebra
Math 0308 – Beginning Algebra
Secondary Education
Superintendency Internship – Fort Bend Independent School District (2016-2017) Mathematics Instructional Specialist – Fort Bend Independent School District (2015-2017) George Bush High School
Mathematics Teacher – Houston Independent School District (2014 - 2015)
Bellaire High School – College Prep Algebra I and Geometry
Secondary Principalship Intern – Austin Independent School District (2013-1014) Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School
Mathematics Teacher – Austin Independent School District (2012-2014) Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School – Algebra I
Mathematics Teacher – Corpus Christi Independent School District (2011-2012) Mary Carroll High School – Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus
Title of Dissertation
Examining the relationship between teacher turnover and teacher engagement
Dissertation Advisor
Dr. Virginia Snodgrass-Rangel, Chairperson
Professional Societies
Black Women in Mathematics Education
Black Faculty and Staff Association
Black Ex Students of Texas
UTeach STEM Educators Association
Texas Computer Education Association
T3IC – Teachers Teaching with Technology (Texas Instruments)
Publications
Taylor, A. J., Cook, A. R., Ervin, C. R., & Johnson, S. M. (2025). Dear educator, you got this! Independently published. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPB5BW7X
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. (2024) HMH Into Science ® Texas. Differentiation Consultant
Launch Years: UT Dana Center. The University of Texas Dana Center. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.utdanacenter.org/our-work/k-12-education/launch-years
Taylor, A. (2021, March 25). My Top Takeaways From T3IC to Encourage, Engage and Empower. TI BulleTIn Board Blog. Retrieved from
https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/t3ictakeaways
Taylor, A. J. (2018). Party of Four Please: Differentiation at its best. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 978-1724892249
Taylor, A. (2017). Examining the Relationship Between Teacher Turnover and Teacher Engagement (Doctoral dissertation). Houston, TX: University of Houston. Taylor, A. (2013). Practicality of Algorithmic Number Theory (Master’s thesis). Austin, TX: University of Texas.
Awards And Honors
2024 UTeach Distinguished Alumni Award
2021 College of Natural Sciences Teaching Excellence Award
2020 TxGCP Million Women Mentor – TX Stand Up for STEM
2019 USEA Outstanding Educator Special Award
2015 Houston ISD Aspire Award
2015 Bellaire High School Teacher of the Year Nomination
2014 Austin ISD Classroom Demonstration Teacher Award
2013 Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School Teacher of the Year Nomination
Service
Departmental
2025 Austin Community College Math Department Professional Development Committee
2025 Austin Community College Math Department Course Committee Math for Teacher Certification I and II
2025 Austin Community College Math Department Course Committee Elementary Algebra with Algebra Foundations
2025 Austin Community College Math Department Course Committee Algebra Express (non-ALEKS)
2024 UTeach Family Reunion Planning Committee Chair
2024 UTeach Induction Fellowship Coordinator
2024 UTeach Gone to Teach’Em Planning Committee
2024 UTeach Pancake Breakfast Planning Committee
2024 Developed new placement site partnership for Step 2 and Final Field Experience Course at Marshall Middle School Austin ISD
2023-present UTeach Induction Support Specialist
2023 UTeach Curriculum Redesign Committee Member
2023 UTeach for Texas Development Committee
2023 UTeach for Texas Curriculum Writer
2022 Co-hosted UTeach Meet-ups (North Austin Region)
2022 UTeach 25th Anniversary Panelist
2022-2024 UTeach Palooza Committee
2020 Reinstated the UTeach Town Hall
2020 Organized the Virtual UTeach Austin Master Teacher Retreat
2019-2024 UTeach Steering Committee Member
2019-2023 Charles Butt Scholars UTeach Home Team Member 2019-2023 UTeach Accelerate Director
2019-2023 UTeach Computer Science Pathway Director
2019-present UTeach Recruitment Committee Member
2019-present Yearly presentation at Math and Science Teachers of Tomorrow Student Organization Meetings
2019 Developed and Lead the UTeach Austin Master Teacher Retreat
2019 UTeach Ambassador Development Committee
2019 Designed and Ordered UTeach Retention T-Shirt
2019 Developed and Maintained UTeach Austin Instagram Account
2019 Developed and Maintained UTeach Austin SnapChat Account
2019 Developed and Maintained UTeach Austin Twitter Account
College
2024 Center for Teaching and Learning Course Redesign Workshop Participant
2021 College of Natural Sciences Teaching Discovery Days
2020 Proposed Developed and Taught a Natural Sciences Course: Race, Science, Ethics, and Justice in the Classroom
University
2024 Signature Course Advisory Committee
2023 Hosted World Teacher Day Program
2022 World Teacher Day Planning Committee
2021- present Proposed, Developed, and Taught a Signature Course: Through the Lens of Race
2021-present Applied for Through the Lens of Race to have an Ethics Flag for all students who complete it.
2021 University Housing and Dining Leadership Conference Speaker
Community
2025 UT Child Development Center Parent Advisory Committee
2025 UT Elementary Room Parent
2023-2025 UT Child Development Center Room Parent
2024 UTeach Institute Course Review for New Replication University
2022 UTeach Institute Course Review for New Replication University
2022 UTeach Site Visit for Norfolk State University and Virginia State University
2020-2024 Developed and Coordinated the Why Academy Virtual Tutoring Program 2020-2022 RISE Project Rural Initiative powered by Microsoft Rural Education Grant
2020-2021 HBCUTeach Advisory Committee
2020-2021 UT Elementary STEAM Outreach
2018 Regional Instructor for Texas Instruments
2012-2020 EmpowHER Conference Planning Committee Chair 2010-Present Founding Director of RISE Project Nonprofit Organization
Seminars and Lectures
National and International Conference Presentations
Taylor, A. (2026) AI: Integrating it in our technology lessons, Texas Instruments T3IC International Conference – February 2026.
Taylor, A. (2026) Taylor, A. (2026) Beyond the Algorithm: High Quality Math Moves, Holdsworth Center – February 23, 2026
Taylor, A. (2025) Beyond the Algorithm: Building Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics, Holdsworth Center – November 2025
Taylor, A. (2025) Webinar:AI in Math and Science, TI Webinar Series – November 2025.
Taylor, A. (2025) Building Thinking Classrooms, Texas Instruments T3IC International Conference – March 2025.
Taylor, A. (2024) Course Overview: Functions and Modeling, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, May 23, 2024.
Allen, K., Taylor, A. (2024) Course Overview: Apprentice Teaching, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, May 23, 2024.
Taylor, A., Goodfellow, J. (2024) Unveiling the Sixth E, Elevating the Profession, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, May 22, 2024.
Taylor, A. (2024) AI: Integrating it in our technology lessons, Texas Instruments T3IC International Conference – February 2024.
Taylor, A. (2023) Course Overview: Functions and Modeling, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 14, 2023.
Kirby, L., Taylor, A. (2023) Building a Positive Classroom (Part 1 of 2): Creating Cooperative Kids, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 14, 2023.
Kirby, L., Taylor, A. (2023) Building a Positive Classroom (Part 2 of 2): A Day at the Improv, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 14, 2023.
Kirby, L., Taylor, A. (2022) Restorative Practices in the Classroom, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 22, 2022.
Kirby, L., Taylor, A. (2022) Practical Applications to Create a Positive Classroom Environment, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 22, 2022.
Taylor, A. (2022) Course Overview: Functions and Modeling, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 22, 2022.
Kirby, L., Taylor, A. (2022) Course Overview: Step 1 and Step 2, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 23, 2022.
Taylor, A. (2022) Webinar: Differentiation Through Active Learning with TI Technology, TI Webinar Series – July 28, 2022.
Taylor, A. (2022) Differentiation Through Active Learning with TI Technology, Texas
Instruments T3IC International Conference – Dallas, TX – March 2022.
Taylor, A. (2021) Increasing Engagement in the Virtual Classroom, UTeach STEM Educators Conference – Virtual – June 2021.
Manuel, M., Taylor, A. (2021) Closing Panel: Alumni Master Teachers, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 23, 2021.
Allen, K., Taylor, A. (2021) Inclusive Strategies for Remote Instruction, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 23, 2021.
Allen, K., Taylor, A. (2021) Engaging Students in Virtual Learning Projects, SXSW EDU, March 10, 2021.
Taylor, A. (2021) One-to-One = More Student Engagement, Texas Instruments T3IC International Conference – Virtual – March 2021.
Taylor, A. (2020) UTeach Virtual Summit Closing Panel, UTeach STEM Educators Conference – Virtual – July 2020.
Marshall, J., Taylor, A. (2020) Course Overview: Classroom Interactions, UTeach STEM Educators Conference, June 23, 2020.
Taylor, A., Allen, K. (2019) Creating a Blended Learning Classroom, UTeach STEM Educators Conference – Austin, TX – May 22, 2019.
Allen, K., Taylor, A. (2019) Create a Blended Learning Classroom. 13th Annual UTeach Institute Conference, Austin, Texas. May 21-23, 2019.
Taylor, A. (2019) Navigating Student Data, Texas Instruments T3IC International Conference – Baltimore – March 2019.
Taylor, A. (2018) Examining the Relationship Between Teacher Turnover and Teacher Engagement Poster Session, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Meeting – New York, NY – March 2018.
Taylor, A. (2018) Data Driven Instruction, 21st Century Learning Conference – Hong Kong – January 2018.
Taylor, A. (2017) Supporting New Teachers: Induction Panel & Roundtable UTeach Graduates, UTeach Conference – Austin, TX – May 2017.
Taylor, A. (2017) Examining the Relationship Between Teacher Turnover and Teacher Engagement Poster Session, UTeach Conference – Austin, TX – May 2017. Taylor, A. (2017) Supporting New Teachers: Induction Panel & Roundtable UTeach Graduates, UTeach Conference – Austin, TX – May 2017.
Taylor, A. (2017) Navigating Student Data, Texas Instruments T3IC International Conference – Chicago, IL – March 2017.
State and Local Conference Presentations
Taylor, A. (2026) Leveraging Social Media Culture to Foster the Productive Struggle, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – Fort Worth, TX – June 2026
Taylor, A. (2026) The AI Assistant for Curriculum Burnout: Kicking Differentiation into High Gear, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – Fort Worth, TX – June 2026
Taylor, A. (2023) Interpreting Graphs, Math and Motion, Mathematics Teachers’ Circle of Austin – Fall 2023.
Taylor, A. (2023) Elevating the Profession, World Teacher Day – October 2023. Taylor, A. (2023) Be The Light, UTeach Recognition Ceremony – December 2023. Taylor, A. (2021) Engaging Students in Virtual Learning Projects, TCEA Conference – Virtual – February 2021.
Taylor, A. (2021) Empowering All Students Through Blended Learning, T-STEM Conference – Virtual – January 2021.
Taylor, A. (2020) Interpreting Qualitative Graphs and Math in Motion, Mathematics Teachers' Circle of Austin (MTCA) – July 2020.
Taylor, A. (2020) Exploring Blended Learning Classroom Resources, TCEA Conference – Austin, TX – February 2020.
Allen, K., Taylor, A., (2020) Empowering All Students Through Blended Learning. T-STEM Conference, Austin, Texas, January 23, 2020.
Taylor, A. (2020) Blended Learning a Station Rotation Model, T-STEM Conference – Austin, TX – January 2020.
Taylor, A. (2019) Technology in the Mathematics Classroom, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – Fort Worth, TX – July 2019.
Taylor, A. (2019) Say it! Know It! Show it! STEM Vocabulary Strategies, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – Fort Worth, TX – July 2019.
Taylor, A. (2019) Vocabulary Strategies in a Mathematics Classroom, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – Fort Worth, TX – July 2015.
Taylor, A. (2018) Checking for Understanding, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – Houston, TX – July 2018.
Taylor, A. (2017) Examining the Relationship Between Teacher Turnover and Teacher Engagement, University of Houston Dissertation Defense – Houston, TX – March 2017. Taylor, A. (2016) The Google Take Over, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – San Antonio, TX – July 2016.
Taylor, A. (2015) Vocabulary Strategies in a Mathematics Classroom, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – Houston, TX – July 2015.
Taylor, A. (2014) Checking for Understanding, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – Fort Worth, TX – July 2014.
Taylor, A. (2013) Engaging Students in Non-Routine Problem Solving, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers (CAMT) – San Antonio, TX – July 2013.
Professional Services
Service to Schools and UTeach Community- (Workshops Conducted)
Taylor A. (2025) Transformative Education, Nederland ISD – January 7, 2025, August 7, 2025
Taylor, A. (2024) Advanced Blended Learning, Bastrop ISD – January 5, 2024
Taylor, A. (2024) Beginning Blended Learning, Bastrop ISD – December 8, 2023
Taylor, A. (2023) Culturally Responsive Education, Cedars Next Generation International High School – February 2023.
Taylor, A. Felder. R., (2023) Advanced Blended Learning, Grand Prairie ISD – June 2023. Taylor, A. Allen, K., (2022) Getting Started with Blended Learning, Grand Prairie ISD, June 7, 2022.
Taylor, A. Allen, K., (2022) Getting Started with Blended Learning, Grand Prairie ISD, June 7, 2022.
Taylor, A. (2021) Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings, Central Michigan University – Virtual – April 2021.
Taylor, A. (2021) UTeach Accelerate Updates; Internship Program Modifications, UTeach Retreat – Virtual – May 2021.
Taylor, A. (2020) Adjusting to remote learning/teaching, ArielJTaylor.com Teach Meet Webinars – Virtual – April 2020 (recurrent monthly).
Taylor, A. (2020) Adjusting to remote learning/teaching, UTeach Blended Learning Webinars – Virtual – August 2020 (recurrent through March 2021).
Taylor, A. (2020) UTeach Accelerate Preparation Program Introduction and Overview, UTeach Retreat – Virtual – May 2019.
Taylor, A., Allen, K., Benoit, L. (2019) Blended Learning and Classroom Management for Mendez Middle School Math Teachers, Austin, Texas, August 8-9, 2019
Taylor, A. (2024) UTeach Institute Functions and Modeling Course Workshop for UTeach Replication Sites, Virtual, March 2024.
Taylor, A. (2024) UTeach Institute Functions and Modeling Course Workshop for UTeach Replication Sites, Virtual, March 2024.
Taylor, A. (2023) UTeach Institute Functions and Modeling Course Workshop for UTeach Replication Sites, Virtual, March 2023.
Taylor, A. (2022) UTeach Institute Functions and Modeling Course Workshop for UTeach Replication Sites, Virtual, March 2022.
Taylor, A. (2021) UTeach Institute Functions and Modeling Course Workshop for UTeach Replication Sites, Virtual, March 2021.
Invited Presentations
Taylor, A. (2026) Conference Closing Panelist:AI in Education: Navigating Policy, Equity, and Pedagogy Texas Instruments T3IC International Conference – February 2026.
Taylor, A. (2025) Productive Struggle in Mathematics, Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS) – Rochester, NY – November 8, 2025
Taylor, A. (2024) Keynote: Leveraging Social Media Habits to Foster the Productive Struggle, Clark County District Summer Math Institute – Las Vegas, NV – May 30-31, 2024.
Taylor, A. (2024) Elevating the Profession, Seven for Seven. Texas Instruments – Arlington, TX – February 2024
Taylor, A. (2018) Data Driven Instruction, 21st Century Learning Conference – Hong Kong – January 2018.
Taylor, A. (2019) Keynote: Relax You Got This!, UTeach STEM Educators Conference – Austin, TX – July 2019.
Taylor, A. (2019) Keynote Panel, UTeach Alumni Conference – Austin, TX – July 2016. Taylor, A. (2018) Data Driven Instruction, Barkdull Faulk Elementary – Monroe, LA – January 2018.
Mentoring
2022-2023 Kate Ivie: Functions and Modeling Course Student Assistant
2021 Charles Torres Functions and Modeling Course Student Assistant