Kyra Tanner
Rancho Mirage,CA
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant committed to fostering student success and engagement. Proven expertise in lesson planning, group leadership, and activity management, utilizing innovative techniques to reinforce learning and support individual student needs. Passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments that encourage exploration and play, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. Adept at building meaningful relationships with students and promoting a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Child Development Center
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Facilitated classroom activities to promote children's cognitive and social development.
- Organized educational materials and resources to enhance classroom engagement and learning experiences.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for students' emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Implemented daily routines that promote hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity among children.
- Assisted in classroom management, maintaining order while promoting positive behavior reinforcement.
- Evaluated children's developmental milestones to tailor learning activities accordingly.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Lead Teacher
Montessori School-Palm Springs California
01.2024 - Current
- Collected and analyzed student work samples and related data to monitor progress and identify skill gaps.
- Administered and interpreted formal and informal educational assessments and recorded findings.
- Assisted children with puzzles and problem-solving to build motor and cognitive skills.
- Modeled positive behaviors to help improve children's self-esteem and social skills.
- Taught classes to students at varying levels of attainment.
- Encouraged children to learn through play and exploration.
Assistant Teacher
Montessori School-Palm Springs California
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Managed classroom administrative tasks such as tracking attendance and updating official records.
- Helped with classroom activities, mealtimes and implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
- Supported lead teacher in carrying out daily lessons.
- Performed light maintenance and housekeeping duties of classroom, common-use areas, and playgrounds.
Babysitter
Jennifer Burmeister
01.2022 - Current
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Stylist
Windsor
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Created looks by integrating client preferences with current fashion trends.
- Monitored industry trends and pursued continuing education to remain competitive in local market.
- Optimized personal style for customers facing important personal and business outings.
- Rotated stock using clearance markdowns and special sales promotions.
- Greeted customers and asked questions to assess needs.
Education
High School Diploma - Early Child Development
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CA06.2021
Skills
- Community Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Tactical Communications
- Routine Management
- Child Development
- Age-Appropriate Routines
- Time Management
- Following Directions
- Instructional Methods
- Activity Planning
- Attention To Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Clerical Assistance
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
- Skills development
- Art and music instruction
- Faculty collaboration
Certification
Associate Teacher Permit- February 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Child Development Center
03.2024 - 01.2026
Lead Teacher
Montessori School-Palm Springs California
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Montessori School-Palm Springs California
01.2024 - 01.2024
Stylist
Windsor
10.2023 - 12.2023
Babysitter
Jennifer Burmeister
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Palm Desert High School
High School Diploma - Early Child Development
College of The Desert