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Taylor Simpson

Lake Peekskill,NY

Summary

Highly motivated Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting the development of students. Recognized for being creative and energetic through engaging lessons to help learners of all abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Non Profit Organization
04.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing direct support.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment.
  • Assisted with daily living activities.
  • Assisted individual to not only be out in the community but to be a part of the community.
  • Inclusive professional development
  • Assistive technology

Substitute Teacher

Putnam Valley Central School District
01.2022 - Current
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.

Director of Activities

Camp Floradan
06.2014 - Current
  • Designed wide variety of activities based on interest, involvement, and engagement of summer day camp campers.
  • Began as counselor (2014), followed by experience as both a group leader and K-3 leader. As of 2023, I am now the Director of Activities.



Modified Field Hockey Coach

Putnam Valley Central School District
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Fostered a supportive team environment, encouraging collaboration, communication, and mutual respect among players.

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Oakside Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • ICT classroom experience
  • Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and to develop engaging lessons.

Education

Master of Science - Literacy Education Birth-12

SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Early/Childhood Education

SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY
05.2022

Putnam Valley High School
Putnam Valley, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Individualized support
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Classroom Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

NYS Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education (B-2) and Childhood Education (1-6)

CPR/First Aid



Timeline

Modified Field Hockey Coach

Putnam Valley Central School District
09.2023 - 11.2023

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Oakside Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Direct Support Professional

Non Profit Organization
04.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Putnam Valley Central School District
01.2022 - Current

Director of Activities

Camp Floradan
06.2014 - Current

Master of Science - Literacy Education Birth-12

SUNY College At Cortland

Bachelor of Arts - Early/Childhood Education

SUNY College At Cortland

Putnam Valley High School

NYS Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education (B-2) and Childhood Education (1-6)

CPR/First Aid



Taylor Simpson