Taylor Cress
Delaware,OH
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child. Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents. Proven abilities in problem solving, people management and motivation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Bluffsview Elementary School
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Substitute Teacher
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Teaching Assistant
Nationwide Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Manage a classroom of fourteen children and provide support for all students
- Create and implement lesson plans weekly under the guidance of the lead teachers
- Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood development by working with a team of educators to implement new strategies that best engage and support all learners
Instructional Assistant
Butler County City Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided support and oversight in the classroom alongside primary teacher to help ensure safety and quality learning for all students
- Assist with lesson planning, materials prep, and implementation of lessons to support kindergarten readiness
Education
Master's - Teaching and Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2025
Bachelor's - Child and Family Studies & Pediatric Health Care Settings
Ohio University
Athens, OH08.2021
Skills
- Leadership -2 years
- Organization -3 years
- Strong client relations -7 years
- Team collaboration -7 years
- Problem-solving abilities -7 years
- Relationship building
- Calm and patient demeanor
Timeline
Student Teacher
Bluffsview Elementary School
09.2024 - 01.2025
Substitute Teacher
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
02.2024 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant
Nationwide Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2023
Instructional Assistant
Butler County City Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master's - Teaching and Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor's - Child and Family Studies & Pediatric Health Care Settings
Ohio University
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