Tahjah Jowers
Snellville,GA
Summary
Talented Curriculum Coordinator skilled in determining course plans, selecting curriculum, and managing program implementation. Highly organized and thorough, with the ability to adapt to diverse educational needs. Extensive knowledge of child development and education enables the creation and management of programs that promote a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children. Proven expertise in staff management and program development, resulting in successful educational initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy
02.2025 - Current
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Lead Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator/Front Desk Assistant
Childcare Network
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Plan creative activities such as [singing, playing, dancing, and arts and crafts]
- Coordinate daily games and fun activities for [three- and four-year-old] students
- Created and executed lesson plans
- Deliver fun, interactive, and creative lessons to a group of [4-5-year-olds] with an average of [16] students per class
- Establish basic literacy and math skills in students
- Maintain progress notes that evaluate the health, behavior, and development of the children
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry parents.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Destined For Greatness Christian Academy
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Lead Teacher
Herrington Academy
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Child Development Associate -
The Council For Professional Recognition
06-2024
Diploma -
Shiloh High School
Snellville, GA05.2017
Skills
- Lesson development
- Staff development
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Daily production reports
- Staff management
- Creative direction
- Task delegation
- Child assessment
- Marketing and communications
- Administrative functions
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy
02.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator/Front Desk Assistant
Childcare Network
07.2023 - 12.2024
Lead Teacher
KinderCare
04.2022 - 06.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy
08.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
Destined For Greatness Christian Academy
03.2019 - 08.2021
Lead Teacher
Herrington Academy
09.2018 - 03.2019
Child Development Associate -
The Council For Professional Recognition
Diploma -
Shiloh High School
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