Tamala Myles
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students. Recently completed my student teaching and currently serving as an Instructional Assistant. Committed to creating engaging, inclusive classroom and building strong partnership with families, grounded in the belief that " it takes a village to raise a child".
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Kansas City Missouri School District
08.2022 - Current
- Support instruction through small and large groups and individualized learning
- Assist with classroom management and daily routines
- Reinforce academic skills and support student engagement
- Collaborate with teachers to meet students needs
Early Childhood Educator
Operation Breakthrough
05.2015 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive learning environment for diverse groups of children.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's individual learning goals and developmental needs.
- Mentored junior educators on best practices in early childhood education and classroom management.
Infant and Toddler Teacher
YMCA
03.2007 - 08.2015
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans fostering cognitive and motor skills in infants and toddlers.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies enhancing children's social interaction and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress, building strong communication channels and trust.
- Created engaging learning environments utilizing educational toys and resources tailored to developmental stages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO05-2026
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning & Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Family & Community Engagement
- Early Childhood & Elementary Development
- Collaboration & Teamwork
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Kansas City Missouri School District
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Operation Breakthrough
05.2015 - 08.2022
Infant and Toddler Teacher
YMCA
03.2007 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Louis University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Penn Valley Community College