Taylor Urban
Gretna,NE
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Patrick's Preschool
Gretna, NE
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained classroom organization and cleanliness, ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
Pre-K Teacher
Little Red School House
Gretna, NE
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational growth and address individual needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies and stay current on early childhood education trends.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT06-2025
High School Diploma -
Plattsmouth High School
Plattsmouth 05-2012
Skills
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum development
- Childhood education expertise
- Structured learning environment
- Classroom behavior management
- Calm and patient
- Child safety procedures
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Play-based learning
- Child CPR and first aid
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Patrick's Preschool
09.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Little Red School House
05.2016 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Early Education
Post University
High School Diploma -
Plattsmouth High School
ELGs
ELG Training Social and Emotional development - [2018]
ELG Training Creative Arts - [2017]