Taylor Brackenbury
Yukon
Summary
With over 8 years at Putnam City Schools, I excelled in providing special education support and behavior management, enhancing classroom environments and student outcomes. My expertise includes significantly contributing to positive educational experiences for special needs children, fostering strong collaborations with teachers, counselors and school administration, and understanding and adapting to the always changing needs of a special education classroom. I am dependable, can manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Putnam City Schools
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Spent 8 years in this role, helping pre-k special needs children in their individual education plans.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Assumed the role of lead teacher for one semester as the school tried to hire a teacher.
Teaching Assistant
Church of the Servant
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Watched children 1 1/2-3 year olds in a learn through-play-program.
- During summers, assisted in the preschool age 4-5 year olds program. This program had learning activities and play that would help ready them for school.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05-2025
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05-2020
Early Childhood Education 2 Year Program Graduate
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK05-2012
Skills
- Special Education support
- Behavior management
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Classroom organization
- CPR and first aid
- Computer skills
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Behavior improvements
- Supervising student activities
- Teaching assistance
Accomplishments
- Paraprofessional Educator License - Oklahoma Department of Education.
- Advanced Child Care Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED–American Red Cross.
Certification
- Paraprofessional Educator License - [State] Department of Education.
- Advanced Child Care Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED–American Red Cross.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Putnam City Schools
08.2016 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
Church of the Servant
08.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma City Community College
Early Childhood Education 2 Year Program Graduate
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
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