Taylor Daily
Pre-K Teacher
Omaha,NE
Summary
With previous experience as a Director of a Childcare I am well-versed in developing and strengthening relationships with internal team members, companies and applicants in orders to quickly fill open positions with best-fit candidates. Proficient in sorting resumes, determining applicant eligibility and performing skill assessments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Academic Adventures
Omaha, NE
05.2020 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Director of Childcare
Academic Adventures
Omaha, Nebraska
10.2015 - 05.2020
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Stayed current on state regulations and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Nebraska.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes as needed.
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Academic Adventures
Omaha, Nebraska
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 weeks to 13 years old.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE 08.2020 - Current
No Degree -
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE 08.2010 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn High School
Elkhorn, NE 08.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
Early Childhood Education
Timeline
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
08.2020 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Academic Adventures
05.2020 - Current
Director of Childcare
Academic Adventures
10.2015 - 05.2020
Childcare Lead Teacher
Academic Adventures
08.2012 - 10.2015
No Degree -
Metropolitan Community College
08.2010 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn High School
08.2006 - 12.2009
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