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Taylor LaPaugh

Fort Myers

Summary

My goal is to secure a responsible career opportunity that fully utilizes my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. My experience is very diverse since I have a retail, sales, and education background. I previously was working with ESE students as a paraprofessional for the following 2017-2021 school years at Veterans Park Academy of the Arts. I then transitioned into an ESE High School teacher in Fort Myers from 2021-2024 . My passion and love are for helping others. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Central Florida. I would love the opportunity to show that I am a hard-working, fast-learning, goal oriented team player that is seeking an opportunity to incorporate my skills and put them to use. My desire is to provide the best dedicated as well as a hardworking work ethic. I believe I offer excellent people communication skills, a "Can Do "approach to all tasks.

I have developed strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in dynamic educational environment. Seeking to transition into new field where these abilities can be applied to drive success and foster growth. Dedicated to contributing to positive and productive workplace.

Experienced with developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Strong understanding of classroom management and effective communication techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Lee County School District
11.2020 - Current
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Paraprofessional

Lee County School District
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Lee county school District
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.

Camp Counselor (Ages 6-12)

Lee County Parks and Recs
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Summer

Holiday Employee

River Hall Amenity Center
12.2013 - 01.2019
  • Seasonal

Cashier/Operations

Dick's Sporting Goods
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Sale Associate

Cashier/Sales Lead

American Eagle Outfitters
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Sale Associate

Education

BAS - Communication

University of Central Florida
01.2020

AA -

Florida Southwestern State College
01.2015

High School Diploma -

Riverdale High School
01.2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • Google Classroom
  • PowerPoint
  • Willing to learn others quickly
  • Parent interaction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Active listening
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Clear communication
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Instructional planning
  • Goal setting

Leadership Experience

I am confident in my ability to demonstrate a high level of composure, professionalism, and knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.

Timeline

Educator

Lee County School District
11.2020 - Current

Camp Counselor (Ages 6-12)

Lee County Parks and Recs
06.2017 - 08.2020

Paraprofessional

Lee County School District
01.2017 - 08.2021

Cashier/Operations

Dick's Sporting Goods
01.2014 - 01.2016

Holiday Employee

River Hall Amenity Center
12.2013 - 01.2019

Cashier/Sales Lead

American Eagle Outfitters
01.2013 - 01.2016

AA -

Florida Southwestern State College

High School Diploma -

Riverdale High School

BAS - Communication

University of Central Florida
Taylor LaPaugh