K R Taylor
Belfry
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in personal care and customer service, honed across roles from Caretaker at Kimberly Salmons (BSADD) to Head Start Lead Teacher. Excelled in creating nurturing environments, enhancing customer relations, and implementing problem-solving strategies. Achieved significant improvements in client well-being and student academic growth, demonstrating exceptional organization and emotional support skills.
Reliable enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
Kimberly Salmons (BSADD)
01.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to resident assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diet.
- Ran errands for patient, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of activities, incidents, and resident information for regulatory compliance.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of recreational events for resident, promoting social engagement and wellbeing.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Pike County Board Of Education
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of student progress, utilizing data-driven decision-making techniques to improve instructional approaches.
- Enhanced cultural diversity awareness by incorporating multicultural materials in the curriculum.
- Improved student retention by focusing on individualized learning plans and targeted interventions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring academic success for all students.
- Increased parent involvement with regular updates and open communication channels.
- Coordinated community outreach events to strengthen family-school partnerships and foster a supportive learning environment.
- Provided accommodations and modifications as needed for students with special needs or disabilities, ensuring equal access to education opportunities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Pike County Board Of Education
10.2006 - 02.2012
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY05.2020
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Personal Care
- Organization
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Communication
- Emotional Support
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Caretaker
Kimberly Salmons (BSADD)
01.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Dollar General
04.2020 - 03.2021
Head Start Lead Teacher
Pike County Board Of Education
02.2012 - 04.2014
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Pike County Board Of Education
10.2006 - 02.2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
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