Taylor Caruso
Bradford,ME
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in student progress monitoring, curriculum adaptation, and effective communication. Proven ability to foster positive relationships, ensuring inclusive and supportive learning environments. Skilled in budget management, team collaboration, and conflict resolution. Experience in implementing differentiated instruction and engaging literacy activities, contributing to significant improvements in student outcomes and classroom dynamics.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ED Technician III- Title I Interventionist
RSU 64
Corinth, ME
09.2025 - Current
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Utilized various technologies such as computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and projectors to enhance instruction.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on performance.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
- Built relationships with students through active communication and positive feedback.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Developed personalized reading plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented engaging literacy activities to enhance reading skills.
- Assessed student reading levels using standardized tools.
- Led small group instruction tailored to individual skill levels.
- Provided explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, and other skills related to literacy development.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Implemented differentiated reading instruction plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created and maintained an organized learning environment conducive to student success.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed based on the ability levels of individual students or groups of students.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
- Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional activities.
Family Manager
Self Employed
Bradford, ME
10.2019 - 09.2025
- Organized family schedules and activities to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Managed household budgets and expenses, optimizing resource allocation effectively.
- Coordinated educational and extracurricular opportunities for children's development.
- Developed meal plans and prepared nutritious meals for family well-being.
- Oversaw household maintenance tasks, ensuring a safe living environment.
- Communicated effectively with family members to address needs and concerns.
- Implemented routines that promoted organization and time management skills.
- Organized family schedules and activities, ensuring everyone was on time for appointments and events.
- Provided assistance during difficult times such as illness or bereavement.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Taught social skills, arts and crafts, and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Bookkeeper
CTC Lawn Care
Bradford , ME
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained vendor invoices and tracked payments to manage company expenses.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports to support decision-making processes.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Developed internal control procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Lights
Bangor , ME
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Maintained patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits and ensured cleanliness.
- Conducted basic lab tests and prepared specimens for analysis.
- Educated patients on medication instructions and health maintenance tips.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care processes.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
Waitress
Countryside Restaurant and Bakery
Corinth , ME
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Greeted customers warmly and provided menus to enhance dining experience.
- Took customer orders accurately and communicated with kitchen staff.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Processed payments efficiently using point-of-sale system.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Ice Cream Window Manager
Countryside Restaurant and Bakery
Corinth , ME
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Supervised daily operations of restaurant and bakery staff.
- Coordinated inventory management and ordering of supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Delivered training sessions for new employees on processes.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to meet operational needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations for team members regularly.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME08-2024
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME05-2017
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Corinth, ME06-2014
Skills
- Budget management
- Family coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Electronic recordkeeping
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Meal planning
- Household organization
- Child development
- Financial reporting
- Adolescent care
- Organizational skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Professional demeanor
- Multitasking ability
- Potty training assistance
- Literacy assessment
- Instructional technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Student progress monitoring
- Curriculum adaptation
- Relationship building
- Engaging communication
- Feedback provision
- Time management
- Student engagement
- Literacy development
- Teaching strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom support
- Documentation
- Student growth measures
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Intervention support
- Teacher assistance
- Writing instruction
- Teamwork
Certification
- Conditional Teaching Credential
- Education Technician III
- AAMA Certified
- Basic Life Support and CPR Certified
Affiliations
- Running a Book Club
- Event Planning
- Mentoring
- Volunteering with Be My Eyes
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
ED Technician III- Title I Interventionist
RSU 64
09.2025 - Current
Bookkeeper
CTC Lawn Care
05.2025 - Current
Family Manager
Self Employed
10.2019 - 09.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Lights
07.2017 - 10.2019
Waitress
Countryside Restaurant and Bakery
04.2013 - 07.2017
Ice Cream Window Manager
Countryside Restaurant and Bakery
04.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Southern Maine
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Eastern Maine Community College
High School Diploma -
Central High School