Brenda Taylor
Smyrna
Summary
Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Educator/Tutorial Teacher
Faculty Tutoring Services, Inc.
Smyrna, DE
01.2020 - Current
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
Advocate for Children, Volunteer CASA
State Of Delaware Family Court
Dover, Delaware
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Attend court hearings to represent children.
- Attend school to observe child behavior in school setting.
Educator
New York City Department Of Education, New York
Brooklyn, NY
09.1989 - 06.2008
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
Tax Preparer
Self Employed Services
Brooklyn, NY
01.2003 - 04.2007
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
Associate
NYC Transit Authority
Brooklyn, NY
04.1987 - 07.1989
- Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
- Prepared data by compiling and sorting information.
- Verified data entered into database by reviewing, correcting and deleting data.
Secretary
US Environmental Protection Agency, Region II
New York, NY
07.1980 - 11.1985
- Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
State University of New York At Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NYBachelor of Science - Business, Public Administration And Accountancy
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NYMaster of Science - Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Business Administration
State University of New York At Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05.1979
High School Diploma -
Norman Thomas H.S. For Commercial Education
New York, New York06.1976
Skills
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Developing Individualized Lessons
Timeline
Remote Educator/Tutorial Teacher
Faculty Tutoring Services, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Advocate for Children, Volunteer CASA
State Of Delaware Family Court
06.2012 - 07.2013
Tax Preparer
Self Employed Services
01.2003 - 04.2007
Educator
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.1989 - 06.2008
Associate
NYC Transit Authority
04.1987 - 07.1989
Secretary
US Environmental Protection Agency, Region II
07.1980 - 11.1985
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
State University of New York At Farmingdale
Bachelor of Science - Business, Public Administration And Accountancy
Long Island University
Master of Science - Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
State University of New York At Farmingdale
High School Diploma -
Norman Thomas H.S. For Commercial Education