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TAYLOR HARRIS

TAYLOR HARRIS

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Jefferson Parish Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

JPRD Summer Camp Director (Waggaman Park)

Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Ensured camper safety through diligent supervision, risk management procedures, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
  • Coordinated daily schedules for staff assignments and efficient use of shared resources throughout the summer season.
  • Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Student Worker / Assistant Teacher

Southeastern Louisiana University Lab School
08.2019 - 12.2023
  • Assisted the teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, and supervising the classroom.
  • Assisted the librarian in the library.
  • Buzzed in visitors, checked identification, and recorded visitor names in the log book.
  • Kept track of students' daily attendance.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
  • Operated photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, and personal computers.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Assistant Teacher

Soaring Angels Learning Center
05.2020 - 07.2023
  • Created activities for ages 6 mo. - 5 yrs.
  • Assisted with field days.
  • Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by the teacher.
  • Maintained a safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.

Assistant Teacher

Kid's Corner Preschool and Kinder
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Created a calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
  • Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
  • Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Early Childhood Education

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05-2025

Bachelor of General Studies -

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12-2023

High School Diploma -

John Ehret High School
Marrero, LA
05.2019

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative partnership development
  • Educational planning
  • Fostering a positive learning environment
  • Collaborative communication with parents
  • Collaborative learning

Awards

  • Southeastern Louisiana University 2023 Role Model of The Year Recipient.
  • Awarded "Teacher of the Month" in January 2025 from William Hart Elementary School.
  • Awarded the Future Educator Honor Roll Award in May 2025 from the Louisiana Board of Regents ,nominated by Southern University at New Orleans.

Timeline

JPRD Summer Camp Director (Waggaman Park)

Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Teacher

Jefferson Parish Public Schools
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Soaring Angels Learning Center
05.2020 - 07.2023

Student Worker / Assistant Teacher

Southeastern Louisiana University Lab School
08.2019 - 12.2023

Assistant Teacher

Kid's Corner Preschool and Kinder
05.2018 - 06.2019

Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Early Childhood Education

Southern University At New Orleans

Bachelor of General Studies -

Southeastern Louisiana University

High School Diploma -

John Ehret High School

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