TAYLOR ELTON

Phone: 507-450-9471 Email: taylor.elton@springgrove.k12.mn.us

103 2nd Street NW Spring Grove, Minnesota 55974

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Luther College May 2016

Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry
Major GPA: 3.3

Viterbo University September 2018-December 2018

University of Wisconsin, River Falls September 2012-May 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE

Spring Grove Public School Fall 2019-Present

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher – 2nd Semester
 Continue current curriculum to align with state standards
 Create a relaxed and flexible learning environment to meet student needs
 Look for new, innovative ways to relay lessons to students
 Provide necessary feedback to improve students’ understanding of the material
 Implement Distance Learning curriculum during COVID-19 pandemic amid school closure
 Maintain and strengthen relationships with students via electronic methods

Math Department Paraprofessional

 Assist and collaborate with teachers to deliver curriculum
 Work with students individually and in small groups to reach their math goals
 Provide individual instruction to students during Distance Learning

Mayo Clinic – Protein Immunology Laboratory – Rochester Campus July 2016-August 2018
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
 Managed start-up and shut down of necessary machinery
 Troubleshooted problems with instrumentation or patient samples
 Followed necessary protocols to provide accurate and timely results
 Questioned results when didn’t seem correct or match patient history
 Maintained positive work ethic despite stressful and fast-paced work environment
 Involved in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancers and other diseases

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Spring Grove High School Fall 2019-Present

Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
 Coach athletes on the fundamentals of volleyball, leadership, and teamwork
 Prepare weekly practice and game plans
 Assist athletes in developing communication, work ethic, and perseverance skills
 Empower young women to be confident and promote positive self-image

Luther College Biology Department September 2015-December 2015

Lab Assistant
 Maintained laboratory organization and prepared pre-lab set-up
 Graded and returned student assignments and tests in a well-timed manner
 Gave students’ feedback to reinforce learning of the subject matter
 Assisted students with questions or problems during and outside of lab
 Luther College Basketball September 2014-June 2016
Varsity Student-Athlete
 Previously played two seasons at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
 Handled practicing and basketball commitments amassing over 20 hours a week with full-time schoolwork
and a work-study position
 Collaborated with coaches and teammates to strive to improve every day and compete at the highest level
 Supported teammates through positive encouragement and attitude
 Communicated with coaches and teammates to evaluate performance and discuss methods of improvement
 Modified strategies and approaches to accommodate new opponents
 Gained valuable lessons in perseverance, dedication, and selflessness

ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

 Spring Grove Junior Olympic Volleyball Coach

 Basketball Referee, various age levels
 Volunteer Basketball Coach

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Techniques involving clinical laboratory:

ELISA assay (FC1EQ and AH50), Advia chemistry analyzer, isoelectric focusing, oligoclonal banding, A1AP
phenotyping, complement cascade testing, beta-2-transferrin detection, cryoglobulin detection, extensive BNII
nephelometer operation, protein electrophoresis

Computer abilities:
 JMC Student Management System
 Schoology Learning Management System
 Microsoft Office
 Google Suite