Taylor Shipman
Fate,TX
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at First Class Learning Center (White Settlement ISD), excelling in lesson planning and fostering positive parent-teacher communication. Mentoring staff and implementing play-based learning strategies, I create engaging environments that enhance student development and promote collaborative teaching, ensuring every child thrives academically and socially.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher/ Floater
Kiddie Academy
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address individual needs effectively.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
Early Childhood Educator
First Class Learning Center/ White Settlement ISD
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, promoting social and emotional development.
- Monitored student progress, providing tailored support to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with families to create supportive home environments for educational success.
- Organized classroom activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment, adhering to safety guidelines.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXEducational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Parent communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Play-based learning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson development
- Educational leadership
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
First Class Learning Center/ White Settlement ISD
08.2021 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher/ Floater
Kiddie Academy
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University