MaKayla Taylor
Port Wentworth,Ga
Summary
An energetic bright-spirited college student with a fun-loving passion for children. Enjoys Dancing, Arts & Crafts, and Outdoor activities, such as Gaga and Scavenger Hunts. Takes pride in keeping a clean and organized environment to ensure the safety of children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Jewish Educational Alliance
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
Part-Time Nanny
Pretorius Family
03.2020 - Current
- Administer morning medication to oldest child
- Oversee and assist with virtual learning
- Prepare lunch, morning, and afternoon snack
- Walk/Let out family pets
- Keep the home clean from 7am-5:30pm.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Savannah Honors Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Camp Counselor
Jewish Educational Alliance Center
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Lead arts & crafts, gym, cooking, and outdoor activities
- Assist in swim lessons
- Keep a safe and clean classroom
- Assist a child with capacities in all activities
- Monitor and participate in field trips.
Student Tutor
EZ as Pi Tutorial services
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Set up weekly meetings with students
- Assist students in extra help with the subject at hand
- Communicate with the parent the efficacy of the session
- Complete reports of the student's achievements per session.
Teacher Assistant
ChildCare Network
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Log and photograph children's daily activities
- Dress children and change diapers
- Maintain a safe and clean playing environment
- Sanitize play equipment and toys daily
- Serve lunch and snacks.
After School Counselor/Virtual learning
Jewish Educational Alliance Center
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Assist with assigned task (Zoom, Zearn, XtraMath, Epic)
- Monitor children's schedules
- Communicate with parents and teachers regarding work
- Provide fun and engaging brain breaks
- Ensure children are completing assignments.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, Ga05.2025
Skills
- AED certification
- First Aid certification
- CPR certification
- Safe Space Training
- Sexual Assault Training
- CCDBG Health and Safety certification
Accomplishments
- Hope Scholarship Recipient
- Dixie Crystal Scholarship Recipient
- Martin Luther King Scholarship Recipient
Volunteer Experience
- Ronald McDonald House, Teen Volunteer, 10/2018, 10/2019
- Coastal Cathedral Children Ministry, Youth Leader, 2019, Present
References
- Gretchen Pretorius, Savannah, Ga, (678) 458-6403
- DJ Horton, Contact JEA
- Marla Cocalis, Savannah Ga, (773)573-7328
Timeline
Team Leader
Jewish Educational Alliance
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Savannah Honors Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher Assistant
ChildCare Network
01.2022 - 03.2022
Student Tutor
EZ as Pi Tutorial services
11.2021 - 05.2022
After School Counselor/Virtual learning
Jewish Educational Alliance Center
03.2020 - 05.2021
Part-Time Nanny
Pretorius Family
03.2020 - Current
Camp Counselor
Jewish Educational Alliance Center
05.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Georgia Southern University
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