Sydney Taylor
Oakland,CA
Summary
Passionate educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Instructor
Urban Adventure Camps
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced camper experience by developing creative and interactive activities tailored to their interests.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on camper progress.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances or challenges, demonstrating resilience and flexibility in maintaining high-quality programming for campers despite obstacles.
- Planned and delivered interactive crafts and activities to groups of 15 kids.
Paraprofessional
Stepping Stones Group
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Art Teacher
BeingWell
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age- appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
Community Mentor
COMPASS CREATIVE ARTS
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated resource connections for community residents.
- Served as positive social and academic role model.
- Maintained confidentiality of shared information.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
Art Instructor
Pinot’s Pallet
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
- Planned many paint n' sip classes as well as children's classes.
Exhibition Coordinator
Collins Ashworth Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered technical support for events, functions and other activities to assist departments throughout facility
- Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs
- Produced detailed rough drafts and scale work-ups showcasing set, scenery and property demands
- Factored concerns such as traffic flow patterns, location limitations and safety issues into every design
- Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
Education
B.A. - History
Dixie State University
High School Diploma -
Holden High School
Skills
- 2D design
- Active Listening
- Art history
- Art instruction
- Clerical Support
- Activity Organization
- Patience and Tolerance
- Effective teamwork
- Complex problem solver
- Cultural Awareness
- Decision-Making
- Department development
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- G-Suite
- Telephone Etiquette
- Google Workspace
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient education
- Team building
- English
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Event Planning
- Fine Arts Proficiency
- Color Theory Mastery
- Scheduling Coordination
- Diverse Artistic Mediums
Timeline
Summer Camp Instructor
Urban Adventure Camps
06.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Stepping Stones Group
03.2024 - Current
Community Mentor
COMPASS CREATIVE ARTS
05.2023 - 07.2023
Art Instructor
Pinot’s Pallet
08.2022 - 10.2022
Art Teacher
BeingWell
01.2021 - 04.2024
Exhibition Coordinator
Collins Ashworth Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2021
B.A. - History
Dixie State University
High School Diploma -
Holden High School
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