Objective To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher in a district that utilizes my passion for teaching, allows me to grow as an educator, and use various teaching methods to reach all students. Certification Early Childhood Education (Preschool 3 rd grade) Education University of Mount Union May 2014 Bachelor of Arts GPA: 3.880
Dover High School May 2010 Experience Student Teaching January 2014 April 2014 Kindergarten (General Education) Alliance Early Learning School, 2 nd , 3 rd , 5 th (Intervention/Inclusion) Rockhill Elementary School Planned and implemented a variety of lessons based on the Common Core Standards and New Learning Standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Completed Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). Differentiated through the use of accommodations to meet the learning needs of students on an Individualized Education Plan. Preclinical September 2013 December 2013 Kindergarten (General Education) Alliance Early Learning School, 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th (Intervention/Inclusion) Rockhill Elementary School Completed a case study: administered Informal Reading Inventory, analyzed scores, developed individualized lessons designed to improve scores, and made recommendations to the parent and teacher. Completed Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). Collaborated with cooperating teachers and related services to meet the needs of students on an Individualized Education Plan. Additional Field Experience Kindergarten, Alliance Early Learning School, February-April 2013 o Developed a 10 lesson thematic unit relating to language arts.
Taylor Haney Page 2 3 rd Grade, Minerva Elementary School, September-November 2012 o Developed and taught 3 consecutive math lessons relating to area. 2 nd -3 rd Grade Resource Room/Inclusion, Dover East Elementary, February-April 2012 o Taught small group lessons and reflected upon post assessment. Preschool, Alliance Early Learning School, September-November 2011 o Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate learning centers. Honors Magna Cum Laude, Deans List all semesters in attendance Activities Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society (President) Alpha Phi Omega Student National Education Association Leadership Presented to the faculty at Rockhill Elementary on a professional development topic (April 2014) Compiled research and presented at the Kappa Delta Pi Convocation (October 2013) Attended University of Mount Union Student Leadership Conference (April 2013) Volunteer Experience Lets Talk Alliance Early Learning School Family Night Relay for Life Alliance and Marlington College Readiness Program Alliance Neighborhood Center Alliance Food Pantry Interfaith Work Experience SPARK (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids): November 2013 May 2014 o Prepared materials for SPARK events o Assisted in occupying siblings while parents attended events Interfaith Child Development Center: September 2011 April 2013 o Assisted in various preschool activities Skills Using various forms of technology throughout all lessons. Skilled in working with persons and children from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds Strong communication and interpersonal skills Enthusiastic, patient, creative, energetic, cooperative, adaptable, reliable, and dynamic References References upon request E-Portfolio www.thaney.weebly.com