Jennifer Taylor
Martinsville,Indiana
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 9-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Center Grove Community School Corp
2015.01 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Supported implementation of literacy programs, boosting reading skills.
- Assisted students in understanding difficult concepts, leading to improved test scores.
- Prepared visual aids for lessons, enriching learning experience.
- Contributed to planning and execution of school events, fostering sense of community.
- Conducted educational assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Encouraged critical thinking through use of problem-solving activities in classroom.
- Assisted in development of individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated small group sessions, reinforcing lesson content for better comprehension.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Custodian/Head Custodian
Franklin Township School Corporation
1997.02 - 2014.05
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in facilities maintenance.
- Contributed to positive first impressions with meticulous upkeep of entrance areas and walkways.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Streamlined facility maintenance by promptly addressing minor repairs.
- Ensured hygienic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols in restrooms and kitchen areas.
- Assisted in achieving higher satisfaction levels among facility users, responding quickly to cleanliness and maintenance requests.
- Enhanced community comfort by maintaining outdoor areas, including sidewalks and parking lots, free from debris and snow.
- Bolstered security measures, regularly checking doors and windows for proper closure after hours.
- Improved operational efficiency by organizing storage areas for easy access to cleaning supplies and tools.
- Improved facility appearance with meticulous floor waxing and carpet cleaning.
- Enhanced building safety by conducting regular security checks and reporting potential hazards.
- Streamlined communication with management regarding maintenance needs, leading to quicker resolution times.
- Enhanced team productivity by leading training sessions on new equipment and cleaning techniques.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Increased overall satisfaction among users of the facility by consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all spaces.
- Contributed to a positive school culture through professional interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators to address specific facility needs during events or special projects.
- Coordinated with contractors for timely completion of repair works ensuring minimal disruption to daily activities at the facility.
- Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
- Provided prompt resolution to facility-related issues reported by staff or students through effective communication and follow-up actions.
- Maintained open lines of communication with administrators regarding any upcoming projects that might impact custodial operations.
- Improved safety standards by promptly addressing potential hazards, such as wet floors, loose wiring, or broken fixtures.
- Safeguarded building security by performing regular checks on doors, windows, and alarms after hours or during weekends.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Streamlined the hiring and training process for new custodial staff members to ensure a seamless integration into the team.
- Streamlined workflow with the development of a comprehensive daily task schedule for the custodial team.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
- Boosted team morale by providing consistent guidance, feedback, and support to custodial staff members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
Skills
- Working with students ages 5 years old to 19 with different teaching techniques
- Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel, Outlook
- Classroom organization
- Personal skills including cooking, sewing, gardening, teaching Scouts different activities
- Classroom Management
- Materials Preparation
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Small Group Supervision
- Classroom Supervision
- Safety Guidelines
- Early Childhood Education
Accomplishments
- Helped train new teaching assistants and teaching aides.
- Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students with special needs.
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
Awards
- Outstanding Service Awards, Center Grove Elementary, 2023 & 2024
- District Award of Merit, Scouting America, 2022
- Guiding Light Award, Scouting America, 2020
Projects
Active volunteer with Scouting America since 2008-present Active Firecrafter 2015-present Active Eagle Scout Advisor 2020-present
Affiliations
- Scouting America
Hobbies
Sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, assisting with Scouts, art, ceramics
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Center Grove Community School Corp
2015.01 - Current
Custodian/Head Custodian
Franklin Township School Corporation
1997.02 - 2014.05
High School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
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