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Taylor Shock

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Passionate Teacher with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Driven to help teach students character development, emotional awareness and interpersonal skills. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Values teaching children about their emotions and helping them understand and learn that they are important and they matter in this world.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Teach For America
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Taught 5th grade students in all subjects for one year and taught 5th grade Math and Science for a year.
  • Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
  • Developed interactive and creative lessons for students to learn Math and Science.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress.
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.

Teacher

Huntsville City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2016
  • Taught 5th grade students all subjects for one year.
  • Taught 5th grade Math and Science for one year.
  • Taught 2nd grade Math and Science for one year.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Preschool Teacher

SWEEM
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Taught 3 year old children how to identify colors and numbers, how to use scissors, guided them in learning social skills, etc.
  • Provided a safe learning environment for children to explore the world around them through free play.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

Missionary

Global Progress
07.2016 - 12.2022
  • Taught English to ESL students in Ethiopia.
  • Expanded educational opportunities for students in Ethiopia by establishing study groups, tutoring sessions and conversation classes for students to practice speaking English.
  • Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
  • Supported families during times of crisis by offering counseling services or connecting them with additional resources when needed.
  • Facilitated spiritual growth among community members, leading weekly services and bible study sessions.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from different backgrounds could come together to form a united community.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.

Private Nanny

Self-employeed
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Took care of several families with twins. Skilled in caring for multiple children of same or different ages at one time.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.2013

Skills

  • Academic Support
  • Social integration
  • Child psychology knowledge
  • Promoting Good Behavior
  • Teaching Empathy
  • Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Relationship Building
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Dependable and Responsible

Certification

  • TESOL Certified
  • Class A Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education- valid from Feb 9, 2017 - Jun 30, 2022 (I have applied to renew my certification as of February 2024.)

Timeline

Private Nanny

Self-employeed
10.2022 - 06.2024

Missionary

Global Progress
07.2016 - 12.2022

Preschool Teacher

SWEEM
06.2016 - 06.2017

Teacher

Huntsville City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2016

5th Grade Teacher

Teach For America
06.2013 - 06.2015

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Alabama A & M University

Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology

Mississippi State University

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