Because I am not at school with you all today, here are some pictures....so I can sort of be there with you! I am not putting up the more bloody, intense ones in case some of you don't really have an interest in seeing those...
This is a picture of my dog (Mopar) and me this morning. Being lazy :) <-- notice, the brace is off while I am just hanging out!! wuh hoo! That cooler in the corner is full of ice and has a tube that connects to an ice pack wrapped in my knee, constantly keeping my knee cold.
My mom took this picture in the doctor's office after they took all the dressings off and put on only one ace bandage!! (and one piece of gauze and one bandaid) I am excited!! Yes, my leg is still yellow from the procedure. Can you see how swollen my shin is?!
Oh yes, I am also very excited because they just told me I can take a shower now!! AHH! yay. after resting when I got home, that is the first thing I did.
I suppose that is enough for now. Have a wonderful turkey break everyone! Good luck teaching your LAST week when we get back.... and I will see you when we celebrate turning in our portfolios!!
Let's see....the story of my life.... I am German and Irish. My grandma will be quick to pull out that we have some Indian in us, too. By the time genetics got to my sister and I, we are not very much Indian at all. My entire family is Catholic, and I went to Catholic schools all of my life, except third and fourth grade.
Adventures? Every day can be an adventure for me. There is always something challenging or an opportunity for me to create a challenge for myself, purposely or not. I went to Mizzou my freshman year, KU my sophomore year, and started K-State my Junior year. While there are legitimate reasons for me college- hopping, I feel K-State is where I belong. A few instances and situations were thrown at me and I just happened to dodge in the direction of Manhattan. I am glad.
In August of 2007, I went to see a friend in Belgium. She lived in Kansas City with a friend of mine while I was commuting to KU my sophomore year. It was a blast and I hope I get to wander around Europse again! There is something about just walking around in an unknown place. Fancy building with amazing architect just baffles my mind, leaving me craving more. Not to mention the FOOD! :)
Insights I have for the world... take a chance, take a risk. What is really the worst outcome? I have tried not to be concerned with money and live my life. Somehow the bills always get paid. If an experience is truly worth you spending time on, then it is priceless.
Jessica Taylor
(913) 710 1413
jtaylor2787@hotmail.com
Current:
901 Osage St Manhattan, KS 66502
Permanent: 9016 W 127th Terr Overland Park, KS 66213
ObjectiveObtain an elementary teaching position, with a preference of first through third grade, which allows me to use my organization and creative skills.My enthusiasm, persistence and patience are viable traits to help every student learn.
EducationKansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
Anticipated May 2009Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary, Overall GPA 3.3
Emphasis in Modern Languages/Spanish
Relevant Experience Teacher Assistant Summers, 2001-present Summer at Barstow, Barstow School, Kansas City, Missouri - Help Pre-K -8th grade children with academic and other activities
- Oversaw snack distribution and orders for the camp - Serve as a mentor for new employees
NannyAug 2006- present The Karpin and Shachtman families, Leawood, Kansas -Create academic age-appropriate games to convey math and reading skills -Emphasize like skills while incorporating educational principles -Observed and provided child development from birth through ten years of age
Clinical Experience, Third GradeSpring 2008 Morris Hill Elementary School, Fort Riley, KS -Demonstrated concept of three types of levers for science unit through launching
marchmallows
-Integrated math and science through teaching measurement with marshmallow launch -Facilitated student role playing the act of buying and selling to convey the concept of money -Led student exploration to describe and illustrate soil, water, and air
Teacher Aide, volunteerSept 2007- Dec 2007
Head Start, Manhattan, Kansas -Entertained and promoted developmental skills for a class of preschool children
Math TutorSept 2007-Dec 2007 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas - Met with individual college students weekly to help with Algebra I -Help students improve study skills
Tutor, volunteerSept 2006 to Dec 2006 New York Elementary, Lawrence, Kansas - Assist elementary students with their homework and help develop positive study
skills
Other Experience
Greeter and ServerAug. 2005 to May 2006
Campus Dining Services, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
My mom took this picture in the doctor's office after they took all the dressings off and put on only one ace bandage!! (and one piece of gauze and one bandaid) I am excited!! Yes, my leg is still yellow from the procedure. Can you see how swollen my shin is?! 
