Taylor Johnson
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Student-centered education professional with extensive experience supporting learners and families in early childhood and elementary settings. Demonstrated strengths in relationship building, clear communication, individualized guidance, and cross-functional collaboration. Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and Bachelor’s in Early Childhood and Special Education.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K 3 Teacher
St. Joan of Arc School
Aberdeen, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families, serving as a primary point of contact for ongoing support, goal setting, and progress updates.
- Design and deliver targeted educational programming tailored to diverse learning styles, developmental stages, and individual goals.
- Provide personalized academic and developmental guidance to address specific student needs, and foster student retention and success.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff, school leadership, and external partners to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment.
- Ensure full compliance with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) regulations and early childhood standards across daily operations.
First Grade Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed and executed standards-aligned curriculum, adapting instruction to meet varied academic backgrounds and learning needs.
- Analyzed assessment data to monitor achievement trends, identify intervention opportunities, and establish actionable educational benchmarks.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with families through regular, transparent communication regarding student performance and pathways for improvement.
- Partnered with district specialists, administrators, and support personnel to coordinate comprehensive student services.
Assistant Teacher
Harford Community College Early Learning Center
2019 - 2022
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson preparation and daily routines.
- Maintained safe, clean learning spaces and classroom materials.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Ensured full compliance with state educational standards (MSDE) and Office of Child Care (OCC) regulations.
- Participated in continuing education and the MSDE Child Care Credentialing Program (Level 3).
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Towson University of Northeastern Maryland
05.2022
Skills
- Student and family engagement
- Advising and guidance
- Recruitment and outreach
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Progress monitoring and data analysis
- Written and verbal communication
- Program and event coordination
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Certification
Maryland Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I): Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-3); Special Education (Infant-3 / 1-8 / 6-Adult)
Timeline
Pre-K 3 Teacher
St. Joan of Arc School
07.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Teacher
Harford Community College Early Learning Center
2019 - 2022
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Towson University of Northeastern Maryland