Taylor Sams
540 Old White Trail,WV
Summary
As a passionate and determined educator, I believe in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports students' academic and social and emotional growth.
I have a strong commitment to student-centered learning and personalized instruction that engages and challenges every student. I am confident that my dedication, creativity, and expertise will make me a valuable addition to your school community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Frankford Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Head Preschool Teacher
Monroe Daycare
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored the health and safety of all students by conducting daily inspections of the facility.
- Conducted regular assessments of student learning outcomes and provided feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that encouraged positive social interaction among students.
- Encouraged creativity in children through arts and crafts projects or dramatic play activities.
- Developed strategies for encouraging cooperative play among peers during recess time.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to keep them informed about their child's progress.
- Developed creative lesson plans for teaching basic language, math, science, art, music and social skills to young children.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education.
- Created an engaging classroom environment through activities, materials and resources designed to meet individual needs of students.
- Explained appropriate rules, routines and expectations for classroom behavior to students.
- Provided guidance on proper hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth after meals.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Assistant Volleyball Coach
James Monroe High School
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Created post-game summaries that highlighted key takeaways from each match.
- Attended practices, games, and tournaments to observe players' progress.
- Provided instruction and guidance to players on technical aspects of volleyball skills.
- Communicated effectively with athletes regarding their individual goals and expectations.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes in accordance with athletic department policy.
- Encouraged team spirit by motivating players throughout practices and competitions.
- Served as a role model for student-athletes by displaying sportsmanship at all times.
- Collaborated with head coach to develop overall strategy for upcoming matches.
- Instructed players on proper techniques for passing, setting, attacking, blocking, serving, and digging.
- Conducted regular meetings with assistant coaches to discuss team objectives.
- Developed strategies for improving game play during practices and games.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV04-2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
New River Community And Technical College
12-2020
Skills
- Teamworker
- Dedicated
- Leader
- Motivated
- Energetic
- Empathetic
- Driven
- Organized
Community Service
- Peterstown Food Pantry 2018-2024
- Assistant Athletic Trainer 2022-2023
- Volleyball Camps 2021-2024
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Frankford Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Volleyball Coach
James Monroe High School
09.2023 - 11.2023
Head Preschool Teacher
Monroe Daycare
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - General Studies
New River Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bluefield State College
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