Resume

Jessica Taylor
(913) 710 1413
jtaylor2787@hotmail.com

Current:

901 Osage St
Manhattan, KS 66502

Permanent:
9016 W 127th Terr
Overland Park, KS 66213

Objective Obtain 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.

Education Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas

Anticipated May 2009 Bachelor 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 -8^th grade children with academic and other activities
- Oversaw snack distribution and orders for the camp
- Serve as a mentor for new employees

Nanny Aug 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 Grade Spring 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, volunteer Sept 2007- Dec 2007
Head Start, Manhattan, Kansas
- Entertained and promoted developmental skills for a class of preschool children

Math Tutor Sept 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, volunteer Sept 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 Server Aug. 2005 to May 2006

Campus Dining Services, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

Office Assistant Sept. 2004 to May 2005

Leawood, Kansas, Physician Office Partners (POP)

Professional Organizations

Phi Mu Sorority

Council for Exceptional Children

Kansas National Education Association

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Honors

National Honor Society

Kappa Delta Pi