Tamara Pittman
Chicago.,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Wendell E Green, enhancing student engagement and academic performance through effective lesson planning and behavior management. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and learning support, consistently fostering environments conducive to educational excellence. Achieved significant improvements in student outcomes by leveraging instructional support and teaching strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
K2k
12.2024 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
Bartender
Knotty Luxe
05.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Volleyball Coach
Wendell E Green
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
- Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Enhanced athletes'' skills through targeted drills, strength training, and individualized coaching.
- Expanded community outreach with youth volleyball clinics, increasing youth participation in the sport.
- Motivated athletes to continually improve their skills both on and off the court, resulting in increased success at competitive events.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
- Ensured athlete safety during practices and competitions by following proper protocols and guidelines.
- Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
Home Health Aide
Home And Hearth Caregiver
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Receptionist
Minute Clinic
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Maintained clean and welcoming reception area, contributing to positive first impression for visitors.
Teacher's Assistant
Wendell E Green
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Representative
OnStar
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Enhanced company reputation by providing exceptional customer service and support.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
- Greeted customers warmly to set tone of customer experience and provide welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
- Exceeded performance targets through diligent work ethic and focus on results-driven tasks.
- Learned and followed all organizational policies and procedures to maintain safe and professional working environments.
- Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility, and claims.
- Communicated with clients and customers to gather, provide and share updated information on products and services.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring that each received tailored solutions aligned with their specific requirements.
- Optimized workflow processes, allowing for more efficient use of resources and reduced turnaround times on projects.
- Provided valuable input resulting in new opportunities for growth and development.
- Contributed to team sales goals by upselling products and services to customers.
Journalist
After School Matters Inc.
09.2018 - 12.2018
Education
High School Diploma -
Kribs To Kollege
Chicago, ILSkills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Behavior modification
- Learning support
- Skills development
- Teaching strategies
- Behavior modeling
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Regulatory compliance
- Physical education support
- Literacy development
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
K2k
12.2024 - Current
Volleyball Coach
Wendell E Green
09.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
Knotty Luxe
05.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Home And Hearth Caregiver
05.2023 - 09.2024
Receptionist
Minute Clinic
05.2023 - 09.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Wendell E Green
05.2020 - 09.2020
Representative
OnStar
08.2019 - 01.2020
Journalist
After School Matters Inc.
09.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Kribs To Kollege
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