Jessi Taylor
Stanhope,NJ
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values. Dedicated with experience using positive and negative reinforcement strategies to improve behaviors. knowledgeable at implementing behavior treatment plans and intervention techniques. Personable, Patient, Practical, ready to make the world a better place one precious little mind at a time!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ark Academy
Port St Lucie, FL
12.2013 - 07.2024
- Created and implemented developmentally curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Answering phones/phone interviews with parents
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.
- Met with parents to discuss academic progress and behavior.
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Conducted phone interviews with parents.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Children's Ministry Volunteer
The Outside Church
Ft. Pierce, FL
08.2013 - 07.2024
- Taught children about Christian faith through lessons and hands-on activities.
- Attended missionary trips to various areas to help natives learn about religion and complete charity work.
- Organized charity and fundraising events to raise money for great cause.
- Visited with housebound individuals to offer physical assistance, social interaction and emotional support.
- Shepherded children through critical developmental milestones with caring and compassionate approach.
- Organized and supervised youth activities, recreation and games.
- Utilized songs and dances to teach faith lessons, promote scripture memorization and encourage active listening.
Education
40 Hour Behavioral Therapy Training Course
Autism Partnership Foundation
12-2024
CRP And First Aid
Red Cross
03-2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12.2019
CDA - Child Development
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL11.2017
40 hour Childcare Certification
Online Education
01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services - Currently in Progress
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FLSkills
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Systems Oriented
- Highly detailed
- Client relations
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Well organized
- Project management
- Attentive listening
- Courteous demeanor
- Event coordination
- Teaching, Tutoring and Counseling
- Student-Centered Learning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Schedule Management
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Teacher
Ark Academy
12.2013 - 07.2024
Children's Ministry Volunteer
The Outside Church
08.2013 - 07.2024
40 Hour Behavioral Therapy Training Course
Autism Partnership Foundation
CRP And First Aid
Red Cross
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Indian River State College
CDA - Child Development
Indian River State College
40 hour Childcare Certification
Online Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services - Currently in Progress
Indian River State College
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