Hi, I’m
Taylor Ash
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles. Highly tolerant teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Discovery Kids Childcare, Colorado Springs, CO
Assistant Teacher
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Mediated talks between parents and teachers regarding disciplinary concerns.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Goldflake Investors , Breckenridge, CO
Building Facilities Manager
2020.06 - 2021.08 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs and remodeling projects.
- Performed regular inspections of facility and documented all inspection information in reports.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, which included unclogging sinks and toilets, replacing door locks and fixing heating and air conditioning issues.
- Inspected grounds and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Directed removal of snow and ice from common outdoor areas, parking lots and entrances.
- Managed operations, maintenance and improvement of properties.
Education
Pikes Peak Community College , Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Arts from Art Education
05.2025
Southern Utah University , Cedar City, UT
Associate of Arts from Art Education
04.2022
Summit High School , Frisco, CO
High School Diploma
05.2020
University Overview
- GPA 3.97
- Elected Captain of Varsity Soccer
- Elected Captain of Summit Hockey U19
- Honor Roll Fall and Spring 2020
Skills
- Student and Faculty Communication
- First Aid
- Academic Development
- Adobe Photoshop and Google Docs
- Parent and Caregiver Relations
- Early Childhood Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Manage Classroom and Facility
Websites
Passions
I have always had a love and passion for helping people. I currently own a small business that helps me combine my love for art and raising awareness for childhood cancer.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Kids Childcare
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
Building Facilities Manager
Goldflake Investors
2020.06 - 2021.08 (1 year & 2 months)
Pikes Peak Community College
Bachelor of Arts from Art Education
Southern Utah University
Associate of Arts from Art Education
Summit High School
High School Diploma
Similar Profiles
Sebastian DemariSebastian Demari
Camp Coordinator at Kids R Kids ChildcareCamp Coordinator at Kids R Kids Childcare
Tharaa AbugebeenTharaa Abugebeen
Preschool Lead Teacher at Discovery Childcare Inc.Preschool Lead Teacher at Discovery Childcare Inc.
J ByronJ Byron
Toddler Teacher at Dawn of Discovery Childcare CenterToddler Teacher at Dawn of Discovery Childcare Center