Tamara Rider
McClave,CO
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator recognized for ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Possess specialized skills in child development, curriculum planning, and behavior management, ensuring supportive and engaging learning environments. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, crucial for fostering positive relationships with children and families.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Welcome Home Child Development Center
Lamar, Colorado
02.2022 - Current
- Applied early childhood education theories and practices to assess learning materials and curriculum effectiveness.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
- Designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress, behaviors, and interactions to inform instructional decisions and parent communications.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to promote a respectful learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's learning and development at home and in the classroom.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
Early Childhood Educator
Head Start Program
Lamar, CO
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Applied early childhood education theories and practices to assess learning materials and curriculum effectiveness.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress, behaviors, and interactions to inform instructional decisions and parent communications.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to promote a respectful learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
Electrical Apprentice
Peery Electric
Lamar, CO
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Repaired faulty or damaged components on existing electrical systems.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Assisted in the planning of new installations by studying customer requirements and following approved specifications.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
Bookkeeper
Peery Electric
Lamar, CO
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Documented transaction details to track and manage financial data.
- Tracked and reported charitable contributions and grants for nonprofit bookkeeping.
- Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Monitored cash flow, preparing reports to inform management of financial status.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
Education
Child Development Associate (CDA) - Early Childhood Education
Care Courses
05-2020
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
Certification
- CPR certification expires July 2026
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Welcome Home Child Development Center
02.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Head Start Program
08.2019 - 02.2022
Electrical Apprentice
Peery Electric
01.2014 - 02.2018
Bookkeeper
Peery Electric
01.2014 - 02.2018
Child Development Associate (CDA) - Early Childhood Education
Care Courses