Taylor Russell
Milton
Summary
Compassionate preschool paraprofessional with experience in early childhood education seeking to foster nurturing and supportive environments for young learners as a preschool teacher. Dedicated to implementing effective educational activities as well as assisting them in reaching their highest potential through fun and engaging learning activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Paraprofessional
Highland Preschool
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Adapted instruction methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Ensured compliance with school policies and procedures regarding student conduct, safety, health regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood education best practices by implementing them into daily routines.
- Worked collaboratively with staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that meet the individual needs of each student.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to early childhood education topics.
- Interacted with parents to discuss children's development, activities and goal progress.
- Utilized effective communication techniques to interact positively with parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Currently have 15 credits towards Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education from Arkansas State University- Beebe in Beebe, AR
Social Work Case Manager
Highland School District
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Evaluated and addressed individual student needs and concerns
- Attended court hearings on behalf of the Student Based Mental Health Program
- Consulted with student’s teachers to record their progress and behaviors as treatment progressed
- Developed and implemented behavioral plans for students needing extra support
- Supported school staff during student crisis situations
Foster Care Case Manager
Children's Home + Aid
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Facilitated face-to-face contact for parent-child visitation
- Identified and addressed clients' physical and mental health/behavioral needs
- Coordinated and monitored children in out-of-home placements
- Assessed and reassessed the risk and safety concerns relating to the children in their homes and/ or foster homes
- Attended and testified at court hearings
- Composed written reports and treatment plans regarding foster care youth and birth parents
Intact Family Case Manager
Youth Service Bureau Of Illinois Valley
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Made home visits and other agency visits to settings such as hospitals and jails to provide supportive and case management services
- Performed case management duties to a caseload of 10-11 including advocacy and assistance with entitlements.
- Prepared reports for courts and participates in court proceedings.
- Conducted assessment of family needs.
- Maintained the confidentiality, respected the privacy, and preserved the routine and independence of clients as much as possible.
- Developed a detailed plan of action to meet the client's needs, set goals, and found the necessary resources to meet those goals.
Teacher's Aide
Allendale Association
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Reinforced learning concepts by working with the students
- Helped lead teacher in implementing daily lessons and reaching education goals.
- Controlled behavior of children in a respectable and friendly way
Customer Service Representative
Napoli's Pizza
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Wrote ticket orders and processed customer payments.
- Answered telephone and in-person inquiries.
- Helped staff with food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and serving duties.
Intern
VIP Services, Inc
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Engage clients with gentle activities including taking walks, working on puzzles, and reading.
- Developed and implemented interactive programs targeted to achieve each client's needs and goals.
- Maintain safe, clean, and healthy environment for all clients.
- Engage clients in community access activities.
- Sat in on in-takes of new clients as well as evaluations of client progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
UW-Whitewater
Whitewater12-2015
Skills
- Team player
- Attentive listener
- Strong communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Positive reinforcement
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Preschool Paraprofessional
Highland Preschool
07.2023 - 02.2025
Social Work Case Manager
Highland School District
07.2021 - 06.2023
Foster Care Case Manager
Children's Home + Aid
10.2018 - 01.2021
Intact Family Case Manager
Youth Service Bureau Of Illinois Valley
01.2017 - 10.2018
Teacher's Aide
Allendale Association
01.2016 - 01.2017
Customer Service Representative
Napoli's Pizza
05.2015 - 09.2015
Intern
VIP Services, Inc
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
UW-Whitewater
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