Tamaria Patterson
Oak Park,United States
Summary
Dedicated educator professional with history of meeting
company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new
situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational
brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at
managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team
goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers
professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills,
excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
New Hope Head Start
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success
- Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources
- Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors
- Increased youth participation in pro-social activities by through collaboration with therapist assistants and community resources
Lead Teacher
Kids and Company
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted clients with Zoom learning and supervised schoolwork and homework completion
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Child Care Careers
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Enhanced 5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Lead Teacher
Creme De La Creme Center Of Excellence - Preschool
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Supervised group of 10 student teachers throughout semester
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early
Kendall College
Chicago, IL06.2018
Skills
- Community Resources
- Client needs assessment
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time
- Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Family services
Timeline
Lead Teacher
New Hope Head Start
02.2020 - 03.2021
Lead Teacher
Kids and Company
08.2018 - 02.2020
Head Start Lead Teacher
Child Care Careers
06.2017 - 08.2019
Lead Teacher
Creme De La Creme Center Of Excellence - Preschool
06.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early
Kendall College
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