Taylor M.

Daniels
1945 Brodie St Waukee, IA 50263 (515) 865-7625 tay.m.daniels@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Drake University Des Moines, Iowa January 2015-May 2017
Degree: Master of Science in Teaching
Endorsements: Reading and ESL
Utah State University Logan, Utah January 2013-December 2013
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Communicative Disorders & Deaf Education
Graceland University Lamoni, Iowa August 2008-May 2012
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
Major: Communications Minors: Spanish & Psychology

CERTIFICATIONS
K-6 Elementary Classroom
K-8 Reading
K-12 ESL
Formative Assessment System for Teachers (FAST) Certified
Dyslexia Training Certification

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2nd Grade, Hillside Elementary School, West Des Moines, Iowa January 2016-March 2017
Engaged in ongoing professional learning and collaboration with team members
Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students
Participated in parent-teacher conferences
Attended and participated in data day
Attended professional development meetings and assisted with professional learning community
meetings
Taught, modeled, practiced, and observed school-wide PBIS expectations
ESL, Crestview School of Inquiry, West Des Moines, Iowa March 2017-May 2017
Worked with culturally diverse population of English Language Learners
Collaborated and co-taught with classroom and special education teachers
Member of the professional learning community
Directly taught refugees and students with interrupted schooling
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Van Meter Elementary School, Van Meter, Iowa October 2016-Present
West Des Moines Public School, West Des Moines, Iowa April 2016-Present
Des Moines Public School, Des Moines, Iowa March 2016-December 2016
Completed instructional plans left by classroom teacher
Used classroom management skills to ensure positive learning environment
Implemented Benchmark Literacy, PLTW, and Everyday Math

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Manager Swim With Kim Clive, Iowa 2004-Present
Instruct students ranging in age from 2-16 swimming techniques, water safety, and survival skills
Work one-on-one with students with special needs, including those with autism, down syndrome,
and other disabilities
Outreach International Cabanatuan City, Philippines January 2012
Worked closely with Outreach International (a NPO) in four rural Filipino villages to create
income generating projects that provide constant food source for families
Presentation Team Graceland University, Lamoni, IA March 2011-May 2012
Presented 24-minute annual report to 350+ audience members, including Fortune 500 Senior
Executives, at regional and national competitions
Developed, edited and finalized portions of the presentation script/video and facilitated team
practices
HealthEd Connect Zambia, Africa January 2010 & 2011
Created and implemented lesson plans that taught basic English skills to adults and children in
remote villages
Assisted HealthEd Connect (a NPO) and worked with team to provide on the ground skills
training to individuals, small business owners, and communities
Leadership Council Graceland University, Lamoni, IA January 2009-May 2012
Led 110 students on a 6 member team & acted as the liaison between Enactus students & director
Coordinated & led individual project managers and manager meetings for 20 Enactus projects
Created fun and engaging team building activities amongst group members

VOLUNTEER WORK
John Stoddard Cancer Center Des Moines, Iowa
John Stoddard Rally Against Cancer January 2004-Present
Cookies, Coffee, and Conversation January 2008-Present
REFERENCES

Mrs. Lisa Vernon

2nd Grade Teacher, Hillside Elementary School
713 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Work: 515-633-6200
Cell: 515-443-0372

Mr. Thomas Davis

Supervisor, Drake University
2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Work: 515-271-2011
Cell: 515-745-9624

Dr. Sally Beisser

Professor, Drake University
2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Work: 515-271-2011
Cell: 515-491-1185

Mrs. Tracy Ferguson

2nd Grade Teacher, Van Meter Elementary
520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261
Work: 515-996-2221
Cell: 515-314-1815

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