Jill Taul
FOWLER
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in early childhood education. Skilled in implementing foundational programs and promoting social-emotional learning, dedicated to creating supportive and effective learning environments for all students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Five's Teacher
Saint Johns Public Schools
St.Johns
08.2020 - Current
- Managed a classroom of up to 22 students in a Young Five’s program, fostering early academic growth through evidence-based curricula.
- Executed foundational literacy programs including Heggerty, Handwriting Without Tears, ABC Boot-Camp, and Zoo-phonics, enhancing letter recognition and phonemic awareness in students.
- Facilitated core mathematical development through Number Talks, Number Boot-Camp, and Macmillan resources, incorporating hands-on activities and patterning to solidify comprehension of foundational concepts.
- Applied Second Steps and PBIS frameworks to foster emotional intelligence and social-emotional learning, equipping students with effective communication and independent problem-solving skills.
Preschool Teacher
Saint Johns Public Schools
St.Johns
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Developed and implemented literacy, math, and social-emotional instruction through hands-on learning, focusing on measurable student outcomes, effective classroom management, and collaboration with parents.
- Utilized the COR Advantage assessment tool to track daily student progress, converting developmental data into actionable insights that guided personalized instruction and enhanced learning outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction using multisensory and play-based techniques to meet individual learning styles, ensuring all students reached key developmental milestones and academic goals.
Preschool Teacher
Grand Ledge Public Schools
Grand Ledge
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Managed classroom of 24 three- and four-year-olds, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Delivered play-based curriculum introducing core concepts in literacy, mathematics, and communication, facilitating multisensory activities that fostered social-emotional development and foundational academic readiness.
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Lansing
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities for early childhood education.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective communication.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
Substitute Teacher
Clinton County
FOWLER
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Aramark
MPI Research
Mattawan
11.2007 - 08.2010
- Managed administrative operations and financial record-keeping, including accurate bookkeeping, daily reporting, and cash handling. Coordinated catering services for events and provided comprehensive support to management to ensure efficient daily workflow and optimal operational performance.
Young Five's/Preschool Teacher
Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw
08.2001 - 11.2007
- Taught full and half day classes for four and five year olds.
- Introduced letters using zoo-phonics and re-wiring of the brain. Harcourt mathematics, colors, patterns and a variety of other skills, including Battle Creek Science Kit.
Building Program Coordinator
Paw Paw Public Schools
Paw Paw
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Direct daily operations for a comprehensive educational facility, overseeing programs including BASE (K-5 before- and after-school care), Young Fives, Preschool, GSRP, and infant/toddler care.
- Lead building-wide administration by managing human resources, facility logistics, and staff performance to ensure a safe and effective learning environment. Coordinate complex schedules, community events, and daily programming while supporting administrative functions, including financial record-keeping, FIA reporting, and the integration of educational technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Early Childhood
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-1999
Skills
- Expert Early Childhood Educator with a strong background in classroom management, literacy and mathematical development, and curriculum design Proven ability to leverage data-driven instruction and differentiated teaching strategies to foster student success within diverse early childhood environments
Timeline
Young Five's Teacher
Saint Johns Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Saint Johns Public Schools
08.2017 - 07.2020
Preschool Teacher
Grand Ledge Public Schools
08.2014 - 08.2017
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2012 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher
Clinton County
01.2011 - 05.2012
Aramark
MPI Research
11.2007 - 08.2010
Building Program Coordinator
Paw Paw Public Schools
08.2003 - 08.2005
Young Five's/Preschool Teacher
Paw Paw Public Schools
08.2001 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Early Childhood
Western Michigan University