- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hiking
TAYLOR BRAY FANKS
Danville
Summary
High-energy student finalizing Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education and Elementary Education and desiring training opportunity focused on advancing classroom abilities and building career foundation. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally and building upon acquired skills. Well-organized and ready to support Special Education students in developing full potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Special Education/Resource Instructional Assistant
South Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- I supported the Second grade Special Education/Resource teacher in the Resource room
- I provide direct assistance to students with diverse needs listed in their IEPs
- I assist with small group instruction, overseen by the teacher
- I assist with classroom management in the resource and inclusion rooms I push into
- I help implement positive behavior support techniques for students with behavior plans
Second Grade Special Education/Resource Instructional Assistant
North Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- I supported the Second grade Special Education/Resource teacher in the Resource room
- I provided direct assistance to students with diverse needs based on their IEPs
- I assisted with classroom management in the resource room and in the inclusion rooms I pushed into
Behavioral Room Instructional Assistant
North Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
- I assisted the Behavioral Room teacher for students in Kindergarten-Second grade with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- I helped implement positive behavioral support techniques to manage challenging behaviors in the Behavior Room
- I collected accurate data on behaviors on approved spreadsheets and behavior tracking software
- I worked closely with each student to ensure I was correctly implementing their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and BIPs
- I helped maintain a safe environment within the Behavioral Room by monitoring and actively assisting student’s needs
Special Education/Resource Instructional Assistant
North Elementary School
10.2022 - 02.2023
- I supported the Special Education/Resource teacher for the Kindergarten classes
- I provided direct support to students with additional needs, including implementing their Individual Education Plans (IEPs), monitored behavior, and assisted in implementing learning activities
- I assisted the teacher in data collection and provided one-on-one and small group instruction based on the students’ needs
- I also provided positive reinforcement and feedback to students
- I collaborated with other faculty, staff members, support staff, and administrators when appropriate
Instructional Assistant
Brownsburg Early Childhood Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
- I support the teacher in the pre-Kindergarten AM and PM classes
- I assist the children 3-5 with curriculum and instruction and provide support under direction of the classroom teacher
- Supervisor: Emily Zeto
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs Concentrating in The Middle East
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08-2009
Skills
- Safety and incident management
- Classroom support
- Lesson development
- IEP adherence
- Student inclusion
- Classroom inclusion
- Helping students with special needs
- Collaborative teamwork
- Behavior management
- Student learning support
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute Blue Card 11/4/24 - 11/4/26
Interests
Timeline
Behavioral Room Instructional Assistant
North Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
Special Education/Resource Instructional Assistant
North Elementary School
10.2022 - 02.2023
Second Grade Special Education/Resource Instructional Assistant
South Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Second Grade Special Education/Resource Instructional Assistant
North Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Instructional Assistant
Brownsburg Early Childhood Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs Concentrating in The Middle East
George Mason University
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