Taylor First
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
I am a dedicated and passionate teacher with 3 years of experience in early childhood education. Throughout my career, I have worked in versatile school environments with varying educational philosophies. I possess quality education in childhood development and early education and have been recognized for a positive attitude and constructive classroom management. I am committed to creating a nurturing, positive, and accepting environment to foster a love for learning in all students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Sunshine House Early learning Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Provided care and education to a early preschool classroom for toddlers 1-2 years old
- Planned and implemented engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities to support early development
- Collaborated with other teachers, school staff, and families to provide comprehensive, quality care for all children.
Lead Teacher
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Lead a toddler classroom caring for 12-24 month old children
- Worked alongside an experienced mentor teacher to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans to support cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional learning
- Documented and nurtured developmental milestones by providing individualized care to each unique child.
Assistant Teacher
Primrose Schools
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted lead teachers with classroom management and daily classroom life
- Worked alongside teachers and school staff in Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and PreK classrooms, providing support to classrooms as needed
- Gained skills and experience in child development, classroom management, lesson planning, and communication
- Learned from experienced and educated mentors before becoming a lead teacher.
Teaching Assistant
Eldorado Elementary School
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted and shadowed a kindergarten teacher for my final high school capstone project
- Provided hands-on classroom support in the areas of math, reading, writing, and organized play
- Developed and taught a comprehensive lesson plan for students with different learning styles and abilities
- Cultivated positive relationships with teaching staff, administration, students, and families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2026
Skills
- Passion and dedication to education
- Organization
- Communication
- Patience
- Classroom management
- Child Development
- Lesson planning & curriculum development
- Knowledge in American Sign language
Certification
- Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0, Level 2 Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Creating A Culture of Care in Schools - Restorative Justice Education
- CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid Colorado CPR & Safety Professionals
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Sunshine House Early learning Academy
01.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
05.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Teacher
Primrose Schools
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
Eldorado Elementary School
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0, Level 2 Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Creating A Culture of Care in Schools - Restorative Justice Education
- CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid Colorado CPR & Safety Professionals
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Colorado State University
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