Tahirah Thomas
Detroit,MI
Summary
Compassionate childcare worker with experience in fostering safe and nurturing environments for children of various age groups. Skilled in developing educational and engaging activities to promote physical, emotional, and social development. Strong ability to communicate effectively with parents to align on care goals and expectations. Influenced positive behavior changes and developmental progress through empathetic and supportive interactions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
Wayne State University
, MI
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted Wayne State University staff with daily office tasks and student support.
- Answered incoming phone calls to address questions or transfer to appropriate staff members.
- Answered phones and directed questions to the proper campus departments.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated calendars for Wayne State University offices.
- Entered student information into university databases with attention to detail.
- Filed records and organized documents for accurate university office retrieval.
- Greeted visitors and provided clear directions across campus services.
Childcare Taker
Sigma HomeCare
Bingham Farms, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised children during daily routines in Sigma HomeCare family settings.
- Assisted children with hygiene, dressing, and bedtime routines.
- Prepared meals and snacks following household and dietary instructions.
- Planned play activities and age-appropriate learning tasks.
- Provided a safe, stimulating environment to foster children's physical, social, and emotional development.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects, music, and dramatic play.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing consistent communication about their child's progress.
Marketing Intern
Hamilton Anderson Associates
Detroit, MI
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported marketing efforts for architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design projects.
- Coordinated social media posts highlighting design work and community projects.
- Drafted proposal content using firm branding and client-focused messaging.
- Updated project descriptions for brochures, website pages, and presentation materials.
- Organized photography files, project images, and marketing asset libraries.
Education
Current Sophomore - Psychology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2029
Diploma -
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Hamtramck, MI06-2025
Skills
- Child supervision
- Child development
- Activity planning
- Homework help and tutoring
- Behavioral support
- Student support
- First aid knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Administrative support
- Data entry
- Interactive learning
- Creative play techniques
- Content creation
- Special needs experience
- Parent communication
- Social skills development
- Privacy management
Awards
Midnight Golf Program Alumni 25', Volleyball Team, Cross Country Team, Track and Field Team, Honor Roll Student, all four years of high school, Lead Mechanic for my school's robotics team, Dance Team, Cheer Team, Dean List, Freshman Year
Timeline
Student Assistant
Wayne State University
05.2026 - Current
Marketing Intern
Hamilton Anderson Associates
07.2025 - 08.2025
Childcare Taker
Sigma HomeCare
09.2024 - Current
Current Sophomore - Psychology
Wayne State University
Diploma -
Detroit International Academy For Young Women