Alexandra Tamaki
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Experienced Youth Correctional Counselor skilled in report writing, crisis intervention, and behavior management, ensuring safety in challenging environments. Founder of Sugar Bean Preschool, adept at developing innovative curricula and a successful business model. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and achieving high parent satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder, Director, Teacher
Sugar Bean Preschool
Elk Grove, CA
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Founded a home-based, licensed preschool.
- Designed business model.
- Developed curriculum.
- Marketed business.
- Managed bookkeeping and payroll.
- Complied with all county safety ordinances and licensing requirements.
- Supervised and trained assistant.
- Supervised and taught the prekindergarten curriculum for students ages 3.5 to 5 years of age.
- Organized and supervised community field trips.
- Communicated effectively with parents, and students.
Youth Correctional Counselor
California Department of the Youth Authority, Preston Youth Correctional Facility
Ione, CA
09.1992 - 07.2004
- Report writing and maintenance of files for a caseload of 8 to 12 wards.
- Document events and activities in the daily log.
- Organized and recorded casework information necessary for treatment and parole planning.
- Communicated and collaborated with staff, wards, and treatment team professionals.
- Compiled information in reports, making appropriate recommendations.
- Observed and analyzed behavior.
- Counseled and supervised youthful offenders.
- Conducted individual, small, and large group counseling sessions.
- Managed behavior.
- Responded to emergency situations utilizing appropriate levels of force, and documenting incidents.
- Crisis Intervention.
- Safety and security of the institution, staff, and wards.
Education
California Commission On Peace Officer Standards And Training POST Certification - Powers of Arrest And Basic Academy
California Youth Authority Training Center
Stockton11-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Sacramento06-1992
Skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritizing
Certification
CBEST Certification (California Basic Educational Skills Test), Sacramento, 08/01/92
Timeline
Founder, Director, Teacher
Sugar Bean Preschool
02.2009 - 05.2011
Youth Correctional Counselor
California Department of the Youth Authority, Preston Youth Correctional Facility
09.1992 - 07.2004
California Commission On Peace Officer Standards And Training POST Certification - Powers of Arrest And Basic Academy
California Youth Authority Training Center
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
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