Taylor Gilbert
Ellijay,GA
Summary
Dedicated Human Service Provider with extensive experience in program direction and child supervision. Proven ability to design and implement engaging enrichment programs that address community needs. Strong organizational and communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with families and facilities to enhance children's well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
House Manager
Rainbow Children's Home
Dahlonega, Georgia
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Supervised daily operations at a residential facility for children.
- Managed household supplies and maintained inventory for essential items.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure environment for children.
- Organized recreational activities to foster social skills and teamwork among residents.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and child care practices.
- Monitored children's progress and reported concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
- Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills regarding chores and cooking techniques.)
Children's Programing Specialist
Royston Public Library
Royston, GA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Perform library assistant duties such as shelving, checking in and out books, and helping patrons on the computer
- Lead multiple Children Programs such as Storytime, Bookclub, and Curious Gardeners
- The Curious Gardeners is a club where children learn about gardening through hands-on activities in the community garden located directly outside of the library. This club partners with the Royston Housing Authority, which serves underprivileged families
- Planned and developed programs for the 2022 Summer Reading Program. This entailed booking performers, planning weekly activities, and creating hands-on and stimulating ways to teach children the importance of reading and preserving our oceans
- Created an extensive manual for my eventual replacement which includes details on each program, and step by step instructions for different tasks.
Children's Ministry Director
Trademark Church
Boise, ID
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Built and led a sustainable children’s ministry
- Led a group of twenty volunteers
- Organized the ministry, led volunteer trainings, and created a curriculum for the classrooms to follow
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
Community Service Worker
My Consumer Direct
Boise, ID
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Cared for a young woman with a mental disability
- Taught her life skills and focused on her goal of becoming more independent.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied client to doctors' offices and errands.
- Provided compassionate and client-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Caretaker
Nanny Family
Woodstock, GA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the home.
- Assisted with activities to support curriculum objectives.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Led child in creative, athletic and educational activities
Missionary
The World Race
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one discussions.
- Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC07-2022
Skills
- Extremely Organized
- Hard worker
- Volunteer Tasking
- Team player
- Enrichment Activities
- Good communication skills
- Task and goal oriented
- Family Outreach
- Program Direction
- Child supervision
- Curriculum design
- Problem solving
- Childcare experience
References
Maggie West - Branch Manager at Royston Public Library - (706)-244-8799
Josh Hibbard - Lead Pastor at Trademark Church - (630)-639-6880
Sam Collins - Former Employer and father of the young child I cared for - (678)-778-7656
Tricia Jacobs - Former Volunteer at Trademark Church - (208)-871-1159
Tim Harrison - Coworker at Royston Library and Professor at Athens College of Ministry - (706)-246-5582
Aimee Hughes- Previous Employer with My Consumer Direct: (208)-695-5197
Timeline
House Manager
Rainbow Children's Home
08.2022 - 04.2024
Children's Programing Specialist
Royston Public Library
08.2021 - 08.2022
Children's Ministry Director
Trademark Church
01.2020 - 08.2021
Community Service Worker
My Consumer Direct
10.2019 - 07.2021
Caretaker
Nanny Family
08.2018 - 06.2019
Missionary
The World Race
01.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Columbia International University