Tamara Worline
Seattle,WA
Summary
Compassionate and organized professional with extensive experience in child care and education. Known for exceptional reliability and trustworthiness, successfully creating supportive environments and managing daily family routines to promote children's well-being and development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny/House Manager
Justin and Shahida Mellon
Sequim
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with homework
- Implemented cleaning and organization protocols, enhancing overall home environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized space, promoting an orderly environment for children's activities.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques, reinforcing appropriate behavior and emotional development.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
Resource Specialist Teacher
Moreland School District
San Jose, CA
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies.
- Provided training and resources to enhance staff understanding of special education tools.
- Advocated for student services, ensuring compliance with district policies and regulations.
- Analyzed student data to inform instructional practices and improve educational outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement in curriculum and instruction methods, leading to increased student performance levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement opportunities, promoting a supportive home-school partnership.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Resource Specialist Teacher
Live Oak School District
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2010 - 06.2018
- Assessed student progress regularly, utilizing various assessment tools to inform instruction and provide targeted feedback.
- Boosted student engagement by designing interactive and hands-on learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Contributed actively in IEP meetings with parents, administrators, and support staff, collaborating on strategies that best supported each student''s unique needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
K-1 Teacher
Salinas City Elementary School District
Salinas, CA
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented engaging literacy and numeracy activities, boosting foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open communication and providing regular progress updates.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, leading to a focused and productive learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Education
Special Education Certification - Special Education Credential
National University
San Jose, CA05-2014
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA05-1999
Teaching Certification - Multiple Subject Elementary Education Credential
Pacific Oaks
Seattle, WA09-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Bi-lingual Education
Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA03-2001
Skills
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Schedule management
- Emotionally supportive
- Toddler care experience
- Valid Driver's license
- Child development
- Meal preparation
- Arts and crafts
- Behavior management techniques
- Outdoor activities
- Housekeeping
- Educational support
- Schedule creation and maintenance
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nanny/House Manager
Justin and Shahida Mellon
02.2025 - 06.2025
Resource Specialist Teacher
Moreland School District
08.2018 - 07.2024
Resource Specialist Teacher
Live Oak School District
08.2010 - 06.2018
K-1 Teacher
Salinas City Elementary School District
08.2007 - 06.2010
Special Education Certification - Special Education Credential
National University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle Community College
Teaching Certification - Multiple Subject Elementary Education Credential
Pacific Oaks
Bachelor of Arts - Bi-lingual Education
Evergreen State College