Dianna Taylor
Battle Ground,IN
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 23 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Peer Mentoring for several years. Recent Leadership Training.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Brookshire Learning Center
West Lafayette, IN
09.2001 - Current
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and administration on various initiatives and projects.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
Education
Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INChild Development Associate - Child Development
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN2004
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Lafayette, IN05.1988
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Emotional Support and Development
- Classroom Management Techniques
- CPR and First Aid
- Emotionally supportive
- CDA License
- Curriculum Planning
- Infant Care
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Brookshire Learning Center
09.2001 - Current
Nursing
Purdue University
Child Development Associate - Child Development
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School