Jailyn Taylor
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Motivated and dedicated to create a positive and collaborative classroom by demonstrating my passion for fostering educational growth. Committed to creating dynamic learning environment that positively impacts student development.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to individual students and overall school success. Ready to tackle new challenges, differentiate learning, and watch my students flourish.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Genesee Intermediate School District
Flint, MI
04.2025 - Current
- Experience in classrooms ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, continuing to fostering a positive learning environment.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in curriculum implementation, adapting materials for various educational levels.
- Maintained accurate attendance records and communicated updates.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Assistant Teacher
UofM - Flint Early Childhood Developmental Center (ECDC)
Flint, MI
02.2023 - 04.2026
- Facilitated daily classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
- Supported lead teacher in assessing student progress and implementing individualized learning strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance communication regarding student development and needs.
- Model appropriate practices and assist children with direct care needs
- Interact with children one-on-one, in small groups. and in whole-group settings
- Assist teaching staff in various family engagement nights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI12-2026
High School Diploma -
Bendle High School
Burton, MI06-2022
Certification
- PK–3 Grade Band Certification, State of Michigan (Expected August 2026)
- Completed the online Global Compliance Network Training to begin substitute teaching in the State of Michigan. The training sessions completed were the Active Shooter, Allergy Management, Bloodborne Pathogens, FERPA, Seclusion and Restraint, Sexual Harassment, State and Federal Laws: K12, and Title IX (August 2025)
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association (Oct 2023 – Oct 2025)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Genesee Intermediate School District
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
UofM - Flint Early Childhood Developmental Center (ECDC)
02.2023 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Michigan, Flint
High School Diploma -
Bendle High School
Professional Development
Disney's Imagination Campus Professional Development:
December 15-19th, 2025
Professional Development Conference in Orlando, Fl
- Learned how to use sensory, emotional, and interdisciplinary storytelling to engage every learner
- Understood how to make a classroom more immersive and inclusive and to teach across subjects using art, music, and story
- Gained tools for lesson planning to spark imagination and curiosity and how to design student-centered environments
- Gained tools for positive, productive collaboration and for giving and receiving feedback
- Real-world teamwork practice to bring into PLCs and co-teaching
- The mindset to build joyful, student-centered learning communities
Little Notes, Big Impact: The Power of Music in Early Years:
April 13th-15th, 2025
Professional Development Conference in Grand Rapids, Mi.
- One half-day and two full-day in-person conference days.
- Operated by the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MIAEYC)
- Four-and-a-half-hour Zumbini training session
- Multi-Sensory Math and Literacy with Hand2Mind and Learning Resource materials
- Keynote: Connecting Through Song: Performing Songwriter and Teaching session conducted by Joshua Davis
Honors & Awards
- UofM Flint Two-Year Honors Program (August 2024 – December 2026)
- College of Arts, Sciences, & Education Dean’s List (Fall 2023 – Fall 2025)
- School of Education & Human Services Dean’s List (Fall 2022 – Winter 2023)