Taylor Whitten
English Major at Christopher Newport University
RESUME
Skills
Objective
To obtain an elementary school teaching position that will allow me to change the lives of students and aid in their development.
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Work in small group instruction, reading and math
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HTML Web Design
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Online Course Designer and Instructor
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Strong verbal communication
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Collaborative team member
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Works with Children
Education
Christopher Newport University
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts Degree (2017)
English Major with a Concentration in Literature
Childhood Studies Minor
Osbourn Park High School
2009 - 2013
Graduated Cum Laude
Participated in the Teachers for Tomorrow Program
Languages
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English
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Basic Spanish
Work
Experience
Summer School Teacher's Aide
Prince Willaim County Schools, Leesylvania Elementary School
2014
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Helped kindergarten and first grade students with reading and writing
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Prepared classroom activities for the teacher - photocopying, operating die cut machine
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Aided in arrival and dismissal procedures
Teacher's Assistant
Prince William County Schools, Leesylvania Elementary School
2014
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Worked with a special education student throughout the entire school day who required significant behavioral support
Student Aide
Prince William County Schools, Bennett Elementary School
2013
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Worked with ESOL students in kindergarten and first grades
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Focused on reading and writing in preparation for the upcoming school year
Student Aide
Prince William County Schools, Leesylvania Elementary School
2012
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Focused on math for the third and fourth grades
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Helped students throughout the summer school day to prepare them for the following school year
Volunteering
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Relay for Life
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Aided students and teachers at Leesylvania Elementary School
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Serve Food Drive
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Participated in ARC Events
Accomplishments
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Participated in The Sister Cities' Annual GlobalBee
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Co-Created Udemy Online Fitness Course
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Earned Dean's List Honor (Fall 2014, Spring 2015)