Tamakia Mitchell
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Lead Preschool Teacher with extensive experience in fostering relationships with children of diverse abilities. Proven track record in enhancing emotional, physical, and cognitive development through engaging and interactive learning experiences. Skilled in integrating technology with traditional teaching methods while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Expertise in positive reinforcement and behavior management to promote holistic growth in children.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
O2B Kids
Gainesville, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for preschool students, incorporating various learning styles and educational objectives
- Led a team of XX assistant teachers in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ages XX to XX
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and progress reports
- Created engaging lesson plans that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in young children
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom dynamics and ensure a safe learning environment
- Attended staff meetings to discuss curriculum updates, student progress, and professional development opportunities
Lead Teacher
Step by Step Learning Center
Gainesville, FL
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
EVS Housekeeping
UF Health
Gainesville, FL
09.2020 - 11.2021
- The EVS Associate Specialist performs daily cleaning tasks in high risk areas, patient areas, office, public, and/or other non-patient areas. This includes daily cleaning, equipment cleaning and project cleaning in an assigned area.
Toddler Teacher
O2B Kids
Gainesville, FL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Developing a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children. Employing a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children. Observing each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
After School Counselor
Girl's Place
Gainesville, FL
08.2019 - 10.2020
- After School Counselors usually work with elementary school students attending afterschool classes. Their role consists of supervising children during activities such as preparing homework, playing outdoors, reading, practicing sports, or learning arts and crafts.
Sale Consultant
Cricket Wireless Authorized Dealer
Gainesville, FL
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Sell Phones customer service
- Established long-term relationships with key contacts at client companies.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing follow-up support after purchases.
- Advised customers on best practices when using company products or services.
- Analyzed customer needs and preferences to recommend appropriate products.
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
- Assisted in developing sales strategies and setting targets for different accounts.
- Provided detailed product information to customers, including features, prices, and availability.
- Participated in regular training sessions on new products, services, and industry trends.
Interviewer
University of Florida Survey Research Center
Gainesville, FL
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing form. May sort, classify, and file forms. Calling people to participate in a survey for the state of Florida. Taking down their answers.
Cashier
Winn-Dixie
Gainesville, FL
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits. Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Greet customers entering establishments. Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas. Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
Cashier and Salesperson
Citi Trends
Gainesville, FL
02.2008 - 08.2010
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits. Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Greet customers entering establishments. Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas. Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
Education
High school - Diploma
Bradford High School
Starke, FL05.2007
Skills
- Marketing and sales
- PowerPoint presentations
- Student engagement
- Hospitality and retail
- Scheduling and data entry
- Special education support
- Customer service excellence
- Environmental services management
- Billing and typing proficiency
- Tutoring and communication skills
- CRM expertise
- Curriculum development strategies
- Behavior management techniques
- Team leadership abilities
- Parent communication strategies
- Student assessment methods
- Conflict resolution skills
- Child development knowledge
- Collaborative planning initiatives
- Lesson planning expertise
- Safety protocol adherence
- Classroom management techniques
- Progress reporting skills
- Parent-teacher communication strategies
- Creative lesson planning
- Social skills development for children
- Child assessment techniques
- Fine motor skills training
- Health and safety protocols
- Nutrition education for children
Certification
- DCF 45 hrs, 08/01/20, Present
- CPR/First Aid, 07/01/20, Present
- ELC Require CLASS, 08/01/19, Present
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
- DCF 40 Hours
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
O2B Kids
01.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
Step by Step Learning Center
08.2021 - 11.2024
Toddler Teacher
O2B Kids
11.2020 - 10.2021
EVS Housekeeping
UF Health
09.2020 - 11.2021
After School Counselor
Girl's Place
08.2019 - 10.2020
Sale Consultant
Cricket Wireless Authorized Dealer
10.2018 - 08.2020
Interviewer
University of Florida Survey Research Center
11.2014 - 12.2015
Cashier
Winn-Dixie
04.2012 - 11.2013
Cashier and Salesperson
Citi Trends
02.2008 - 08.2010
High school - Diploma
Bradford High School
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