Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Trained as a Postpartum Doula
Timeline
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Tamara Oliver

SELDEN,NY

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven experience in educational and correctional settings, notably with the Middle Country School District and NYC Department of Corrections. Excelled in fostering student development and maintaining safety, demonstrating exceptional patience, empathy, and materials management skills. Achieved significant improvements in classroom and facility security through collaborative efforts and strategic oversight.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Teachers Aide

Middle Country School District
2021.09 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of Number children.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Correctional Officer

NYC Department Of Corrections
1996.01 - 2016.06
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
  • Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
  • Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.

Transported inmates to and from Court for appearance as well as escorting inmates to the hospitals for medical treatments.

Education

None - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY

None - Child Psychologist

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Special Needs Student Assistance
  • Materials Management
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Classroom Organization
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Positive Attitude
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaboration with teachers

Trained as a Postpartum Doula

I trained to become a postpartum doula in September of 2020 after noticing my neighbor after having a baby was experiencing sadness and anxiety and I was able to help her navigate her during this time.

Timeline

Teachers Aide

Middle Country School District
2021.09 - Current

Correctional Officer

NYC Department Of Corrections
1996.01 - 2016.06

None - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York

None - Child Psychologist

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Tamara Oliver