Jamie Taylor
Knoxville,TN
Summary
I work to help students overcome detrimental behaviors and become successful learners by building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. This collaborative approach helps all students reach their full potential.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Interventionist
Whittle Springs Middle School
12.2022 - Current
- Provide both classroom and individual student behavioral support
- Oversee Restorative Learning Classroom
- Plan Prosocial Competency Learning Curriculum
- Collaborate on Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Improvement Plans
- Member of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Team and AED Team
SPED Paraprofessional
Alcoa City Schools
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted special education students and teachers at the elementary and high school levels
- Worked in Comprehensive Development Classrooms (CDC) assisting with students’ academic and life skill lessons
- Helped plan curriculum and prepare presentations and materials for student learning
- Collaborated on Individual Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Improvement Plans
- Provided one-on-one support to students in the General Education environment
- Supported and supervised special education students at work-based learning opportunities
Children’s Church Director
Hope Community Church
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Worked as the director of the children’s department at Hope Community Church
- Developed the curriculum, planned arts & crafts, and other activities
- Scheduled and managed volunteer staff
- Planned and led the annual vacation bible school week as well as other children’s events held on and off-site
Floating Teacher
Garden Montessori School
01.2004 - 05.2006
- Rotated between classes ranging from toddler to middle school to assist students and teachers.
- Planned classroom and schoolwide special lessons and projects
- Substituted for absent teachers when necessary
- Led the middle school drama club and directed the annual theatrical play
School Director
Thackston School Branch
12.1998 - 12.2003
- Managed operation of preschool serving over one hundred students
- Responsible for hiring and managing over twenty-five staff members
- Assisted in the development of classroom and individual student learning plans
- Planned special events
- Previously held positions of Assistant Director and Preschool Lead Teacher
Cast Member
The Disney Store
09.1996 - 03.1998
- Worked as a sales associate assisting guests with purchases and returns
- Created product and promotional displays
- Provided Disney Park and other Disney Company information to guests
Education
Bachelor of Science - General StudiesSurvey of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Austin Peay University
Clarksville, TN (Online Learning)05.2025
Associate's degree - Social Work
Pellissippi State Community College
Maryville/Knoxville, Tennessee05.2022
Montessori Certification – Early Childhood
North American Montessori Center
Surrey, BC, Canada08.2004
School of Human Development
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12-1987
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Conflict & crisis management
- Intervention planning
- Relationship building
- Case management
- Individualized strategies
- Progress monitoring
- Supportive environment
Certifications
Functional Behavioral Assessment by The IRIS Center at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University - August 2024 Nashville, TN
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification by Cornell University - January 2024 Knox County Schools, Knoxville, Tennessee
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification by American Red Cross – September 2023 Knoxville, Tennessee
Certified Restraint Training – July 2021 Alcoa City Schools, Alcoa, Tennessee
Safe Schools Certification– Annually 2019 – 2023 Alcoa City Schools, Alcoa, Tennessee
Para Pro Praxis – September 2019
Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance Certification – January 2002 Knoxville, Tennessee
Timeline
Restorative Interventionist
Whittle Springs Middle School
12.2022 - Current
SPED Paraprofessional
Alcoa City Schools
07.2019 - 12.2022
Children’s Church Director
Hope Community Church
09.2017 - 11.2019
Floating Teacher
Garden Montessori School
01.2004 - 05.2006
School Director
Thackston School Branch
12.1998 - 12.2003
Cast Member
The Disney Store
09.1996 - 03.1998
Associate's degree - Social Work
Pellissippi State Community College
Bachelor of Science - General StudiesSurvey of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Austin Peay University
Montessori Certification – Early Childhood
North American Montessori Center
School of Human Development
Pennsylvania State University
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