Ta Shenna Taylor
Lumberton,United States
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with over eighteen years of experience in the Public Schools of Robeson County, fostering a nurturing and educational environment for children. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining effective classroom management and achieving positive learning outcomes. Committed to creating a safe, loving atmosphere where children can thrive, exploring historical contexts and their relevance to the present and future. Passionate about empowering young minds to grow and learn in a supportive setting.
Knowledgeable educator with background in substitute teaching. Engaged students through interactive lessons and maintained positive classroom environment. Demonstrated adaptability and effective classroom management skills.
Experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Orrum Middle School
Orrum, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Educating the students on the history of things that have taken place around the world. Not only dealing with things in the US but also other countries. Also informed and taught students about the different wars, and epidemics that the world has faced and how things have led society to where it is today and how it functions.
Teacher’s Aid
Orrum NC
Orrum, NC
08.2014 - 12.2023
- Worked in the EC department helping the main teacher organize the paperwork that went into IEP folders. Also assisted her in managing the discipline in classroom, maintaining classroom management, and assisting the students in their reading and math skills to be prepared for the EOC at the end of every year.
Substitute Teacher
Public Schools Robeson County-Lumberton NC
Lumberton, NC
11.2013
- Filled in at different schools across the county subbing and working in classes due to teachers being absent from work. I was able to get an understanding of how classrooms ran and gained respect from staff and students due to how I managed to maintain my classroom management and kept the students on task and was able to complete the assignments that the teachers left behind.
Afterschool Care Director/& Assistant
Public Schools of Robeson County
Lumberton, NC
09.2006 - 01.2010
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students. I routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 20 students. Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
Community Support
Community Innovations
Lumberton, NC
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Charted and recorded information in client files. Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessments prior to first wraparound meetings. Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans. Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
Paraprofessional
Coordinated Health
Lumberton, NC
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention. Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel. Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems. I taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills. Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school. Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications. Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
Independent Contractor
Velocity Express
Lumberton, NC
04.2006 - 10.2006
- Loaded and unloaded trucks each day. Picked up and delivered cargo in a box truck using knowledge of roads, highways, and interstates. Presented customers with bills and receipts and collected payments for goods delivered. Checked vehicle's fluid levels and tire pressure and scheduled any required repairs. Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service. Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders. Operated motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
Paraprofessional
New Life Services
Lumberton, NC
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes. Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client. Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans. Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of clients. Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities. Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications. Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis on Family Dynamics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01-2024
Bachelor’s of Science - Sociology
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC, United States01-2018
Associates of Science - Birth to Kindergarten Education
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC, United States01-2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Lumberton Sr High
Lumberton, NC, US01-1999
Skills
- Experience working special needs students
- Effectively work with parents
- Motivating students
- Effective listening
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Active listening skills
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Clear public speaking skills
- CPR/First aid certified
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Lesson Planning: Introducing new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students.
- Plan Development: Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Counseling: Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.
- Parent Communication: Regularly meet with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
Certification
- Mental Health and Wellness
- NC Substitute Teacher Certificate, current
- Customer Service
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- CPR Certification
- Blood Bourne Pathogens
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Southeastern Family Crisis Center, Soup Kitchen
Timeline
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Orrum Middle School
01.2024 - Current
Teacher’s Aid
Orrum NC
08.2014 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Public Schools Robeson County-Lumberton NC
11.2013
Community Support
Community Innovations
04.2007 - 07.2009
Paraprofessional
Coordinated Health
03.2007 - 08.2008
Afterschool Care Director/& Assistant
Public Schools of Robeson County
09.2006 - 01.2010
Independent Contractor
Velocity Express
04.2006 - 10.2006
Paraprofessional
New Life Services
01.2005 - 03.2006
Bachelor’s of Science - Sociology
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Associates of Science - Birth to Kindergarten Education
Robeson Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Lumberton Sr High
Master of Science - Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis on Family Dynamics
Grand Canyon University