Taylor Smith
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UCF Intern
Longleaf Elementary School
2024.01 - 2024.04
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Assumed additional responsibilities within the school community when needed, including supervision of lunch or recess periods and participation in after-school programs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
Preschool and Infant Teacher Assistant
Viera Children's Acadmey
2023.01 - 2023.09
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants to promote healthy eating habits from an early age.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
La Petite Academy Inc.
2022.03 - 2022.07
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
UCF Intern
Sherwood Elementary School
2021.01 - 2021.05
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Assumed additional responsibilities within the school community when needed, including supervision of lunch or recess periods and participation in after-school programs.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs by implementing differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring academic success for all individuals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brevard Private Academy
Merritt Island, FLBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2024
Associate of Arts - General Education
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL08.2015
Skills
- Emergency Procedures
- Outstanding communication skills
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Certification
- ESOL Certification, University of Central Florida - 2024
- Reading Endorsement Certification, University of Central Florida - 2024
- Minor in Exceptional Student Education, University of Central Florida - 2024
- DCF Certification, Florida Department of Children and Families - 2022
- Elementary Education B.S. K-6 Certification Track
- CPR Certified
Additional Information
References:
Stephani Matuszak
321.987.8290
Brooke Yowell
719.291.2554
Katie miglionico
321.294.8699
Whitney Wiseman
321.863.8225
Timeline
UCF Intern
Longleaf Elementary School
2024.01 - 2024.04
Preschool and Infant Teacher Assistant
Viera Children's Acadmey
2023.01 - 2023.09
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
La Petite Academy Inc.
2022.03 - 2022.07
UCF Intern
Sherwood Elementary School
2021.01 - 2021.05
High School Diploma -
Brevard Private Academy
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - General Education
Eastern Florida State College
- ESOL Certification, University of Central Florida - 2024
- Reading Endorsement Certification, University of Central Florida - 2024
- Minor in Exceptional Student Education, University of Central Florida - 2024
- DCF Certification, Florida Department of Children and Families - 2022
- Elementary Education B.S. K-6 Certification Track
- CPR Certified
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