Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Timeline
Generic

Taylor Bodenheimer

Concord,NC

Summary

Attentive and adaptable teacher and director skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.

Energetic and hardworking pet sitter passionate about maintaining safe, clean and secure environments for all types of animals. Accustomed to working in homes, outdoors and on farms to meet unique demands. Well-organized in coordinating feeding schedules, medication and cleaning to support animal health and wellbeing.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Bright Achievements
02.2024 - Current
  • Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.

Director of Children's Ministries

Epworth United Methodist Church
09.2023 - Current
  • Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
  • Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
  • Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.

Pet Sitter

Rover
10.2018 - Current
  • 50+ Five Star Reviews
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized pet care services tailored to individual needs.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Managed scheduling, invoicing, and record-keeping tasks efficiently to streamline operations and enhance professionalism.

Farm Manager

Ewok Village Farms
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
  • Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
  • Repaired buildings, fence, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.

Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum

Rowan-Salisbury Schools
08.2017 - 10.2022

EC Team Lead

  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
  • Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.

Support Assistant

The ARC Of NC
08.2014 - 10.2016
  • Foster an accepting and constructive environment to increase independence and promote inclusion for individuals that have disabilities.
  • Monitor and ensure proper medication administration, physical therapy, health, safety, personal care, and daily living activities of my client.
  • Facilitate and encourage participation in goal setting and achievement in the home, school, and community for my client.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.

Public Access Dog Trainer

Paws4people Foundation
08.2015 - 05.2016

unpaid, part of college coursework

  • Trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities and veterans with PTSD
  • Utilized positive training methodologies, including food and toy rewards, humane training tools and verbal and leash corrections.
  • Displayed passion for animal welfare and demonstrated humane techniques with progressive training models.
  • Evaluated individual needs of dogs to provide appropriate training and behavior modification instruction.


Education

No Degree - Dog Training

CATCH School For Dog Trainers
New Jersey
02.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2017

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Program Evaluation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Volunteer Management
  • Teaching Techniques
  • Flexible
  • Special Needs Inclusion

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

Bright Achievements
02.2024 - Current

Director of Children's Ministries

Epworth United Methodist Church
09.2023 - Current

Farm Manager

Ewok Village Farms
10.2022 - 08.2023

Pet Sitter

Rover
10.2018 - Current

Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum

Rowan-Salisbury Schools
08.2017 - 10.2022

Public Access Dog Trainer

Paws4people Foundation
08.2015 - 05.2016

Support Assistant

The ARC Of NC
08.2014 - 10.2016

No Degree - Dog Training

CATCH School For Dog Trainers

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Taylor Bodenheimer