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
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hillside Elementary School, West Des Moines, Iowa January 2016-March 2017
Crestview Elementary School, West Des Moines, Iowa March 2017-May 2017
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
Complete instructional plans left by classroom teacher
Use classroom management skills to ensure positive learning environment
Implemented Benchmark Literacy, PLTW, and Everyday Math
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Van Meter Elementary School, 2nd Grade, Van Meter, Iowa Fall 2016
Hiatt Middle School, 7th Grade, Des Moines, Iowa Spring 2016
Westridge Elementary School, Kindergarten, West Des Moines, Iowa Spring 2016
Greenwood Elementary School, Kindergarten, Des Moines, Iowa Fall 2015
Fairmeadows Elementary School, ESL, West Des Moines, Iowa Fall 2015
Jordan Creek Elementary School, 5th Grade, West Des Moines, Iowa Spring 2015
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
HealthEd Connect
Created and implemented lesson plans that taught basic English skills to adults and children in
remote villages
Leadership Council Graceland University, Lamoni, IA January 2009-May 2012
Led 110 students on a six 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
To date, benefit has raised over $2.3 million
Cookies, Coffee, and Conversation January 2008-Present
Implemented a bi-weekly program that delivers Cookies, Coffee, and Conversation to
patients and their families
CERTIFICATIONS
Mandatory Reporter Certification
Right to Know Certification
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
Formative Assessment System for Teachers (FAST) Certified
Dyslexia Training Certification