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)