Hillary Taylor
Catonsville,MD
Summary
Dependable professional with a long background in childcare and school support roles. Brings strong organization, attention to detail, and record keeping, along with calm guidance, empathy, and structured activity planning. Committed to safe, engaging environments where children can learn and thrive.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Daycare Provider
Myself
Catonsville, Maryland
07.2011 - Current
- Oversaw daily childcare operations for self-employed home daycare business, ensuring a nurturing environment.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities such as arts, crafts, music, games, outdoor play and educational lessons.
- Monitored children's safety during indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared meals, snacks, and nap schedules for children.
- Kept play areas and learning spaces clean and organized.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families through consistent communication about children's development and progress.
Assistant Teacher
Glen Mar Early Learning Center
Ellicott City, Maryland
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Assisted lead teacher with daily routines, transitions, and learning centers.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
Administrative Assistant
Koffel Associates, Inc.
Elkridge, Maryland
05.2004 - 07.2010
- Streamlined workflow processes among team members, supporting 20+ engineers.
- Managed three employees, including Financial Coordinator, to foster teamwork within Administrative Department.
- Supported employee training initiatives to maintain current staff skills.
- Review and edit all documents, complying with quality assurance policies.
- Assisted Director of Marketing in creating marketing materials, preparing proposals, and planning field conferences.
Administrative Assistant
Glenelg Country School
Ellicott City, Maryland
05.2000 - 06.2004
- Managed front office operations for Lower School, including phone inquiries and mail distribution.
- Assisted Head of Lower School in coordinating daily operations and maintaining smooth workflow.
- Supported 20+ faculty members and collaborated with faculty and leadership from 3 other divisions.
- Maintained all files, for children and faculty members, as well as all confidential student records.
- Assisted in report card and parent conference prep.
- Created a friendly environment by greeting children and parents daily.
Customer Relations Specialist
Inacom Corporation
Columbia, MD
12.1997 - 05.2000
- Answered phones, entered data, handled customer complaints, dispatched technicians to client sites.
Preschool Teacher
St. Peter's Episcopal School
Ellicott City, Maryland
08.1997 - 12.1997
- Developed and executed engaging lesson plans for preschool-aged children (2's, 3's, and 4's), fostering social interaction and encouraging creative play.
- Facilitated circle time activities to promote group learning and engagement among preschoolers., songs, stories, and interactive learning activities.
- Coordinated daily classroom routines to maintain organization and support children's learning experiences, transitions, and behavior expectations.
- Planned faith-based preschool lessons aligned with St. Peter's Episcopal School curriculum.
Teacher
YMCA Of Central Maryland
Catonsville, Maryland
08.1994 - 07.1997
- Executed opening duties for center, creating a welcoming environment.
- Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for YMCA classroom activities.
- Supervised children during indoor, outdoor, and transition routines.
- Maintained safe, welcoming learning spaces aligned with YMCA standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental And Behavioral Psychology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05-1997
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Concept instruction
- Structured activity planning
- Health and safety
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional judgment
- Patience and empathy
- Basic financial management
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Home Daycare Provider
Myself
07.2011 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Glen Mar Early Learning Center
08.2010 - 07.2011
Administrative Assistant
Koffel Associates, Inc.
05.2004 - 07.2010
Administrative Assistant
Glenelg Country School
05.2000 - 06.2004
Customer Relations Specialist
Inacom Corporation
12.1997 - 05.2000
Preschool Teacher
St. Peter's Episcopal School
08.1997 - 12.1997
Teacher
YMCA Of Central Maryland
08.1994 - 07.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental And Behavioral Psychology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County