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
Engaged in ongoing professional learning and collaboration with team members
Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, both high and low
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
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 Zambia, Africa January 2010 & 2011
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 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
CERTIFICATIONS
Formative Assessment System for Teachers (FAST) Certified
Dyslexia Training Certification