Taylor Capriotti
Rochester,NY
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented teacher with 7+ years of experience leading and managing teams in the classroom. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
East Irondequoit Central School District
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
Cidery Manager
Oak & Apple Cidery
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
Childcare Center Director
Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning
Elementary Teacher
Rush Henrietta School District
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans, group objectives, and actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, and administration using tact and professionalism to improve -student academic performance
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level
Long Term Substitute
Fairport School District
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Program Coordinator
DoodleBugs! Children's Learning Academy
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Facilitated and participated in training on developmentally appropriate practices, licensing requirements, and company procedures
- Routinely met with teachers regarding in-class difficulties and learning styles
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations
Middle School Teacher
Most Holy Rosary School
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Created daily lesson plans for multiple subjects using reality-based discussions and hands-on activities
- Consultant staff and curriculum specialist to develop alternate enrichment activities to increase student understanding
- Maintained environment of learning conducive to learning styles of all students
- Integrated technology through the development of computer literacy skills: adapted activities to meet needs of individual learners
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home phone calls, emails, and written notes.
AIS Reading and Math Instructor
Williamsville School District
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Academically supported 20 students while addressing performance difficulties and preparing alternate strategies
- Effectively mentored 20+ students of all age groups
- Planned and taught small group lessons, facilitating guided reading, word work, and other areas of need
- Communicated with co-workers about students' needs to further student performance.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Specialist
Niagara University
Lewiston, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Art - Early Childhood and Childhood Education
Niagara University
Lewiston, NY05.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Advanced problem solving
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Clerical Skills
- Performance Evaluations
- Procedure development
- Training and mentoring
- Logistics coordination
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
East Irondequoit Central School District
09.2023 - Current
Childcare Center Director
Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy
10.2022 - 05.2023
Cidery Manager
Oak & Apple Cidery
06.2020 - 06.2023
Elementary Teacher
Rush Henrietta School District
09.2018 - 10.2022
Long Term Substitute
Fairport School District
04.2018 - 06.2018
Program Coordinator
DoodleBugs! Children's Learning Academy
11.2017 - 04.2018
Middle School Teacher
Most Holy Rosary School
09.2016 - 06.2017
AIS Reading and Math Instructor
Williamsville School District
10.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Literacy Specialist
Niagara University
Bachelor of Art - Early Childhood and Childhood Education
Niagara University
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