Taylor Smith
Iona,MN
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with background in creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
Brookings, SD
07.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented detailed lesson plans based on the Bright Horizons curriculum
- Used several different teaching tools and techniques.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to develop healthy personal habits.
- Met with parents to discuss child behaviors and growth.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Student Teaching
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
Brookings, SD
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Planned and implemented detailed lesson plans based on the school's curriculum.
- Differentiated lessons based on student's needs and skill levels.
- Had the opportunity to substitute teacher multiple times while my clinical educator was absent.
- Attended and participated in many staff/district meetings.
Student Teaching
Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education
Brookings, SD
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Planned and implemented detailed lesson plans.
- Assessed children at the beginning and end of the semester based on the domains.
- Used several different teaching tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow student teachers to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2024
High School Diploma -
Fulda High School
Fulda, MN05-2020
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Toileting and feeding
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Curriculum planning
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Teamwork
- Empathy and compassion
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- I have obtained my South Dakota Educator Certificate.
- Endorsements with this certificate include; Early Childhood Birth Through Grade Three, Early Childhood SPED Birth Through Grade Three, Kindergarten, and Self-Contained K-4th Grade.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
07.2024 - Current
Student Teaching
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Teaching
Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education
09.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
South Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Fulda High School
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