Taylor Callahan
Lakewood
Summary
Professional with high standards in program management, adept at fostering team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and staff leadership. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on driving positive outcomes in educational settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny/Babysitter
Self-employeed
01.2013 - Current
- Nanny/Baby sitting 2013-present
- Implemented routines to enhance structure and consistency in children's lives.
- Collaborated with parents to address behavioral issues, fostering positive development.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation and light housekeeping duties.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
General Education Assistant
Fullerton School District
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Supported classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Facilitated communication between educators, parents, and support staff to ensure student success.
- Implemented instructional strategies that fostered a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers on performance improvements.
- Coordinated educational resources and materials to optimize teaching effectiveness.
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs and helping them reach their full potential.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
- Facilitated small group instruction within an inclusive classroom setting, ensuring each learner received personalized attention and support as needed.
- Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
After-School Program Leader
Camp Fire USA
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Program Site Director
- Led daily activities and programs to enhance children's learning and social skills.
- Developed engaging curricula focused on academic enrichment and recreational activities.
- Mentored and trained staff members to improve program delivery and participant engagement.
- Coordinated communication between parents, staff, and school administration to ensure alignment with educational goals.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures to foster a secure environment for participants.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection from students, parents, and staff members.
- Organized community events to promote family involvement and strengthen program visibility.
- Enhanced resource management by optimizing materials used for diverse programming activities.
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Monitored student safety while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
- Assisted students with homework completion, providing individualized support and guidance as needed.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 30 students.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies, creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects in after-school programs.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies, and individual needs.
- Fostered a positive learning atmosphere by promoting respect, curiosity, cooperation among students.
- Addressed diverse learning needs by adapting lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented student safety measures across program to minimize accidents.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure smooth transitions between daytime classes and after-school activities.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during program implementation.
- Managed resources efficiently, maintaining accurate inventory records and ordering supplies as needed.
- Trained new program leaders, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in program delivery across multiple sites.
- Conducted regular evaluations of program effectiveness, making adjustments to meet evolving needs of participants.
- Fostered safe and inclusive environment, ensuring all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Enhanced student academic performance with targeted homework help and study sessions.
- Maintained meticulous records of student progress, attendance, and program activities.
- Improved child engagement with well-crafted lesson plans and interactive learning sessions.
- Cultivated culture of respect, kindness, and curiosity, encouraging students to explore new interests.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain harmonious and supportive setting for students.
- Boosted program attendance through engaging marketing efforts and community outreach.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involvement in the program.
Education
Associate of Arts - Educational Psychology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA10-2025
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School
Los Alamitos, CA06-2017
Skills
- Management
- Childcare
- Toddler Care
- Babysitting
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Emotionally supportive
- Active listener
- Valid Driver's license
- Activity planning
- Child development
- Early childhood development
- Arts and crafts
- First aid certified
- Safety awareness
- Child supervision
- Behavior management techniques
- Outdoor activities
- First aid
- Creative play
- Enrichment activities
- Effective team leader
- Complex Problem-solving
- Caring child mentor
- Educational support
- Homework assistance
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Music and dance
- Childcare expertise
- Early Childhood Education
- Infant Care
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Autism Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Caregiving
- Time Management
- Meal Preparation
- Behavior Management
- Writing Skills
- Communication skills
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with students
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent communication
- Staff management
- Training delivery
- Group dynamics
- Budget oversight
- Mandated reporter training
- Age-appropriate activities
- Social development
- Curriculum planning
- Project-based learning
- Activity coordination
- Recreational activity supervision
- At-risk mentoring
- Social-emotional learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
Certification
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
General Education Assistant
Fullerton School District
08.2023 - 03.2025
After-School Program Leader
Camp Fire USA
08.2017 - 05.2022
Nanny/Babysitter
Self-employeed
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Arts - Educational Psychology
Long Beach City College
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School
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