Alex Taylor

An enthusiastic and positive educator passionate about fostering learning, creativity, and personal growth in students. I am committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. With experience in hands-on, project-based, and relational teaching approaches, I inspire students to explore their unique talents, develop critical thinking skills, and build confidence in their abilities.

My goal is to guide students in cultivating curiosity, creativity, and self-efficacy while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Pre K-8th Grade Art Teacher - Academy of St. Bartholomew - Middleburg Heights, OH

(2024-09 - 2025-05)

• Developed and implemented engaging, Student-centered programs for children and youth, integrating faith, creativity, and cultural awareness to nurture spiritual growth and personal expression.
• Designed innovative group management and discipleship strategies using age-appropriate roles, positive reinforcement, and team-building activities to strengthen community, accountability, and participation.
• Coordinated school-wide art showcases and collaborative projects that built community, celebrated student achievement, and connected art to broader academic themes.

Ministry Leader - Freshwater Community Church - Wadsworth, OH

(2025-09)

• Facilitated small group discussions that encouraged honest conversations about faith, doubt, and life's big questions.
• Fostered a safe, inclusive environment where every student felt valued, seen, and encouraged in their walk with Christ.
• Modeled Christ-centered leadership through active listening, empathy, and a heart for discipleship.
• Helped create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for guests to explore Christianity and experience community.
• Provided mentorship and curriculum support to fellow educators, promoting effective lesson planning, classroom management, and student-centered instructional strategies

Manufacturing Technician - Clampco Products Inc. - Wadsworth, OH

(2017-01)

• Train staff in job roles, business policies, and industry best practices.
• Participate in organization-wide and departmental meetings
• Adapt to operational needs, taking on three different roles to support workflow.
• Guide fellow team members with regular tasks and activities.
• Complete assigned functions under minimal supervision and to the desired standard.
• Resolve defects by correcting thousands of products and removing sub-standard items from the line.
• Demonstrate clean and safe work practices to support health and safety policies and procedures.
• Address production problems by incorporating new techniques and technologies.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art Education - University of Akron, Mary Schillers School of Art (2024-05)