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ISABELLA IURILLO-TAYLOR

Chicago Heights

Summary

Versatile English professional with experience in teaching, writing support, and administrative roles. Skilled in written and verbal communication, editing, and project coordination. Two years of experience guiding students and collaborating with faculty on academic writing projects, plus two years in administrative support roles requiring organization and attention to detail.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider

The Wright Family
12.2024 - Current
  • Provide attentive care to two young children.
  • Communicate daily with parents to provide status updates on child development, activities, and behavior.
  • Organize and implement creative, educational activities and reading sessions appropriate to each child's age to foster early literacy and critical thinking.
  • Manage complex daily schedules for multiple children.
  • Research and plan educational activities that stimulate curiosity and learning.

Summer Reading Instructor

Institute of Reading Development
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Taught reading classes for students from early childhood through high school, adapting lessons to diverse learning levels.
  • Assessed reading proficiency and provided targeted instruction in phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary.
  • Led discussions on literature to build critical thinking and effective verbal communication skills.
  • Communicated progress to parents and maintained organized records of student performance.

Writing Fellow

Governor’s State University
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Supported faculty and students through writing groups, peer review sessions, and one-on-one conferences to strengthen academic writing.
  • Provided detailed feedback on structure, clarity, and revision strategies to improve student papers.
  • Collaborated with professors to align writing support with course objectives and assignment requirements.
  • Assisted students in research, source evaluation, and effective writing strategies across disciplines.
  • Contributed to Writing Across Curriculum program initiatives and provided leadership to fellow Writing Fellows.

Childcare Provider

The Luttrell Family
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Provided attentive care for two children.
  • Communicated daily with parents to provide status updates on child development, activities, and behavior.
  • Organized and implemented creative, educational activities and reading sessions appropriate to each child's age to foster early literacy and critical thinking.
  • Managed complex daily schedules for multiple children.
  • Researched and planned educational activities that stimulate curiosity and learning.

Substitute Teacher

Lafayette School Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Delivered lessons in English and related subjects, reinforcing strong written and oral communication skills through lectures, discussions, and instructional materials.
  • Adapt to diverse classroom environments and student needs, implementing project management skills to ensure learning objectives were met for each class.
  • Facilitate classroom discussions, encourage critical thinking, creativity, and effective expression of ideas.
  • Provide attentive support to diverse groups of students with varying needs.

Education

Master's Degree - English

Governor’s State University
05-2025

Bachelor's Degree - English

Purdue University
06-2021

Skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage projects or multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Exceptional written communication and reading comprehension

Timeline

Childcare Provider

The Wright Family
12.2024 - Current

Summer Reading Instructor

Institute of Reading Development
05.2024 - 08.2024

Writing Fellow

Governor’s State University
09.2022 - 12.2024

Childcare Provider

The Luttrell Family
09.2022 - 04.2024

Substitute Teacher

Lafayette School Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022

Master's Degree - English

Governor’s State University

Bachelor's Degree - English

Purdue University
ISABELLA IURILLO-TAYLOR