Sara Taylor
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong background in fostering a positive learning environment and developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles. Experienced in collaborating with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and effectively communicating with parents about student progress.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Widefield School District 3
Colorado City
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Managed classroom behavior using established guidelines to maintain a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and enhance instructional practices, improving overall classroom engagement.
- Communicated student performance and classroom activities to parents, fostering partnerships that supported student growth.
- Participated in professional development workshops to integrate best practices in education, enhancing instructional effectiveness.
Nutrition Service Manager
Harrison School District 2
08.2012 - 08.2023
- Provided friendly and courteous service to children, parents, and staff.
- Trained staff, oversaw operations, and resolved issues to enhance customer service experience.
- Set effective employee schedules that maintained coverage at peak times and minimized labor costs.
- Actively complied with all health departments regulations and rectified issues immediately.
- Managed an efficient, friendly, and effective crew of four.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and families while actively supporting community initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships with staff and administration to strengthen school culture.
Volunteer Childcare
Church for all Nations
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Every other Sunday I volunteer at my church in the childcare center.
- Provided safe, secure, nurturing care to children while parents attended service.
- Supervised children ages 0-12 in childcare center.
- Led lesson plans and engaged children in group activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Monitored children's activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Provided emotional and social support to children in childcare setting.
- Conducted one-on-one instructional sessions tailored to individual learning needs.
- Ability to assist in classroom instruction and learning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Retention Services office secretary
Pikes Peak State College
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Served customers and processed transactions while collaborating with team to prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring data integrity for efficient office operations.
- Scheduled meetings and drafted agendas to facilitate effective communication and decision-making.
- Organized and stored office paperwork.
- Managed office equipment and ordered new supplies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Pikes Peak State College
06-2026
Skills
- Classroom instruction support
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Inclusive teaching
- Student engagement
- Individual student support
- Emotional and social support
- Social-emotional learning
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Childcare supervision
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Childcare, Church for all Nations, 6540 Templeton Gap Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 01/01/23, 07/01/23, Every other Sunday I volunteer at my church in the childcare center., Providing safe, secure, and nurturing age-appropriate care to the children at church while their parents attend service., Ages 0-12. Leading lesson plans provided by the church as well as engaging children in group activities.
Personal Information
Title: 3rd grade teacher
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Widefield School District 3
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer Childcare
Church for all Nations
01.2023 - 07.2023
Nutrition Service Manager
Harrison School District 2
08.2012 - 08.2023
Retention Services office secretary
Pikes Peak State College
04.2011 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Pikes Peak State College