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Taylor Leach
Auburn,ME
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Washburn Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Member of School PBIS Committee
- Create daily lesson plans following the district curriculum
- Follow student IEP plans and utilize intervention methods in day-to-day lessons
- Utilize Remind to provide consistent communication with families
- File student grades and report cards
- Implement classroom management based on school PBIS system
- Complete student assessments for yearly benchmarking
Server/Team Member
Stone Cove Catering
05.2024 - Current
- Seasonal Position
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Maintained high standards of personal appearance and hygiene, reflecting positively on establishment.
Crew Member
Camden Harbor Cruises
04.2021 - Current
- Seasonal Position
- Implement Covid-19 safety requirements per Maine state regulations
- Engage with guests both on dock and on the boat
- Provide educational tours of historical landmarks, local wildlife, and key points of interest
- Handle lobsters and other marine wildlife
- Book guests on tours and handle tour payments
3rd Grade Teacher
Acadia Academy
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Member of School Safety Committee
- Create daily lesson plans following the district curriculum
- Follow student IEP plans and utilize intervention methods in day-to-day lessons
- Utilize Bloomz to provide consistent communication with families
- Complete student assessments for yearly benchmarking
- File student grades and report cards
Library Media Specialist
Vinalhaven School
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Implement Covid-19 safety requirements per Maine state regulations
- Create and run Pre-K-8 Library Curriculum
- Assist classes and classroom teachers with library material check out
- Serve as coordinator for annual Scholastic Book Fair
- Serve as coordinator for Island Readers and Writers site visits
- Purchase new materials for library circulation, based on student interest and relevant educational standards
- Supervise high school study hall
- Lead middle school advisory group
- Substitute across the school as needed
- Inventory library materials
- Repair library materials as needed
- Serve as National Honor Society Advisor
- Serve as assistant basketball coach
- Serve as Diversity Club Advisory
- Serve as Stephen King Book Club Advisory
Long Term Substitute-1st Grade
Camden Rockport Elementary
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Implement Covid-19 safety requirements per Maine state regulations
- Complete student assessments for end of year benchmarking
- Follow student IEP plans and utilize intervention methods in day-to-day lessons
- Create daily lesson plans following the district curriculum
- File student grades and report cards
Substitute Teacher
Dekalb County ROE
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Implement Covid-19 safety requirements per Illinois state regulations
- Follow educator plans as left to ensure normal routines are occurring
Student Teacher-Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Kingston Elementary
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Implement Covid-19 safety requirements per Illinois state regulations
- Plan and implement online instruction for students as required for remote learning days
- Serve as a substitute in additional classrooms as needed
- Implement district-wide curriculum within the classroom
- Assure students are meeting developmental standards appropriate to grade level
Clinical Teacher-2nd Grade
Kingston Elementary
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Create and utilize sensory plans for students with sensory needs
- Serve as classroom substitute as needed
- Lead guided reading groups
- Implement district wide curriculum within the classroom
- Assure students are meeting developmental standards appropriate to grade level
Clinical Teacher-Pre-K
Dekalb Early Childhood Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Lead circle time with age-appropriate music
- Interact with students daily through guided play
- Select appropriate story time materials
- Supervise indoor and outdoor recess
- Sanitize room between AM and PM classes
- Supervise snack time to ensure student safety
Children's Lead
Barnes & Noble
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Run children's department and ensure the department meets display standards
- Plan and run weekly story time and in store events
- Assist with running school fundraisers in store
- Lead booksellers in sales practices on the store floor
- Assist guests in finding the perfect book for their children
Education Assistant/Administrative Assistance
Dakota Players/Black Hills Playhouse
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Manage tour calendar and scheduling of tours
- Communicate with community contacts and patrons
- Handle and deposit invoices and closing statements
- Assist in training of 2017 customer service team
- Run Dakota Players' social media and create monthly newsletter
- Serve as educational class assistant for all-abilities performing arts classes
- Address patron issues
- Host opening night receptions
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Early Childhood Education
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
DeKalb, IL12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts-Theatre Management,
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA05.2016
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Relationship building
- Discussion facilitation
- Activity planning
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Programs
- Google Programs
- Arts People Ticketing System
- Constant Contact
- Canvas
- Powerschool
- Canva
Interests
Gardening
Baking
LGBTQ Rights
Activities
- Former Member of American Association of School Librarians
- Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honors Society
Quote
I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes.
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Certification
- Licensed Early Childhood Education
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Washburn Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Server/Team Member
Stone Cove Catering
05.2024 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Acadia Academy
08.2023 - 08.2024
Library Media Specialist
Vinalhaven School
08.2021 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Camden Harbor Cruises
04.2021 - Current
Long Term Substitute-1st Grade
Camden Rockport Elementary
04.2021 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Dekalb County ROE
01.2021 - 03.2021
Student Teacher-Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Kingston Elementary
08.2020 - 12.2020
Clinical Teacher-2nd Grade
Kingston Elementary
09.2019 - 12.2019
Clinical Teacher-Pre-K
Dekalb Early Childhood Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Children's Lead
Barnes & Noble
10.2017 - 06.2018
Education Assistant/Administrative Assistance
Dakota Players/Black Hills Playhouse
09.2016 - 08.2017
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Early Childhood Education
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts-Theatre Management,
Dordt University
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