SHELBY TAYLOR

11337 West 131st Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 C: 913-907-9128 shelbytaylor84@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Education, Secondary History and Government, May, 2017 ~ 3.4 GPA
University of Kansas - Lawrence, Ks
School of Education Scholarship recipient, Junior and Senior year and Professional Development Schools (PDS) Program
Intern
Practicum completed at Lawrence Free State HS, Fall semester 2016. American Government course with 32 Seniors,
developed and taught one Unit Plan along with developing and teaching multiple individual lesson plans
Student Teaching to be completed at J.C. Harmon HS, Spring semester 2017

WORK HISTORY
Nanny, 05/2014 to Current
The Burt Family Olathe, KS
Safely transport children to and from appointments and activities.
Interact with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior and healthy eating.
Encourage children to be understanding of and patient with others.
Communicate with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Closely monitor children's activities to ensure safety and optimal performance.
Organize activities that enhance physical, emotional and social well-being to include daily work in math and reading.
Substitute Teaching Professional, 03/2016 to Current
MHED Staffing Solutions Overland Park, KS
Teach lesson plan as outlined by the absent teacher.
Create an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
Manage student behavior and classroom order and adapt quickly and seamlessly to any changes.
Create substitute teaching/instruction report at the end of each day.
Server, 05/2013 to 08/2013
Overtime Sports Bar & Grill Overland Park, KS
Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service and guided guests through their dining experience while
demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients.
Lifeguard (summer job), 05/2010 to 08/2012
Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center Overland Park, KS
Maintain continuous surveillance of people in swimming pool.
Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations and perform a rescue in the event of drowning or
swimming accidents.
Control and report unruly behavior and evict individuals not adhering to behavior protocols.
Swim Instructor (summer job), 05/2011 to 08/2012
City of Overland Park Overland Park, KS
Provided competent, safe instruction to students of all ages and skill level and responded to accident or emergency situations
in accordance with protocols.
Assessed participant swimming skills for appropriate level placement and completed progress, pass/fail evaluations.

AFFILIATIONS
Member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority; Kappa Alpha Theta IT Director, Spring, 2015 to Fall 2015 term
Kappa Alpha Theta Jayhawk Jingle Homecoming Committee Member, 2014
Natural Ties Volunteer, Lawrence, KS

CERTIFICATIONS
Kansas Emergency Substitute Teacher License, grades PRK -12, License 4265723322