Taryn Fiala
Lincoln
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree. Skilled in planning and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschool-aged children. Focused on fostering positive relationships and creating a safe, inclusive classroom environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Premier Preschool and Learning Center
Lincoln, NE
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to enhance early childhood learning.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Assessed student progress through observations and evaluations, adjusting strategies based on findings.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address individual needs effectively.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Trained and mentored new teachers on best practices in classroom management and instruction.
- Managed classroom operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations consistently.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Assistant Teacher
Bubbles And Blocks
Lincoln, NE
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Facilitated engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development in young children.
- Supported lead teachers in curriculum implementation and classroom management strategies.
- Assisted in developing and implementing engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups.
- Assisted in assessing student progress and identifying areas for improvement.
- Facilitated daily activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development among children.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student behavior and academic performance.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress, behavior, and developmental milestones.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Maintained a clean and safe learning environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment to ensure a safe environment for children. and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and child engagement techniques.
- Provided support to lead teacher during absences by assisting with classroom management.
Assistant Infant Teacher
SCC Child Development Center
Lincoln, NE
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
- Assisted in implementing daily lesson plans to enhance infant developmental skills.
- Observed and documented infant behavior to support individual development plans.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Supported the integration of sensory play materials to stimulate cognitive growth.
- Coordinated daily routines, fostering consistency and security for infants in care.
- Trained new staff on classroom procedures and best practices for infant engagement.
- Built strong relationships with parents through regular communication about children's progress and addressing concerns.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing classroom needs or unexpected situations, ensuring the well-being of all infants under care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE12-2027
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Safety awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First- Aid Certified
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Premier Preschool and Learning Center
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Bubbles And Blocks
07.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Infant Teacher
SCC Child Development Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Southeast Community College