Tamara Short
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Attentive and creative teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Dawson Co-Op
East End, AR
07.2026 - Current
- Design and implement safe, engaging, and nurturing lesson plans focused on supporting academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Led daily early childhood classroom instruction, developed curriculum, and assessed individual student progress to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Applied positive behavioral strategies to enhance classroom management and deliver tailored learning experiences for each student.
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Dawson Co-Op
East End, AR
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted lead teacher in early childhood classroom by supporting instruction, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring personal care (toileting, hygiene, feeding) for children ages 3-5, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
- Facilitated small group activities and supervised playtime while managing classroom materials to maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children.
- Assisted teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
- Supported individual student needs through personalized attention and encouragement.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance learning and social skills.
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
East End, AR
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered instructional content across various subjects to diverse student groups.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Learned and conveyed diverse subject matters efficiently while adhering to school processes and protocols.
Personal Caregiver
Private Residence
Little Rock, AR
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered compassionate 24/7 care for father with dementia and cancer, ensuring comfort and safety during challenging times.
- Supported activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Farm at Pediatrics Plus
Bryant, AR
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for children with behavioral challenges.
- Adhered to individualized behavioral health plans provided by BCBA, delivering empathetic care that aligned with patients' specific needs.
- Recorded and analyzed client behavior data for progress monitoring.
- Assisted behavioral analysis teams in evaluating patients with ASD and monitoring their behavioral progress over time.
Store Manager
Native Green Wellness
Hensley, AR
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Overseeing the entire hiring lifecycle, including writing/posting job openings, interviewing applicants, selecting new hires, and conducting onboarding.
- Directed and monitored team leads to ensure daily operations met target goals, fostering a cohesive store environment.
- Managed employee discipline and termination processes in strict accordance with company policy, maintaining workplace integrity.
Preschool Teacher
Childcare Network
Benton, AR
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one sessions tailored to individual development goals, enhancing personalized learning experiences.
- Taught children essential skills in identifying colors, shapes, numbers, and letters, fostering foundational literacy and numeracy.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient care, and managed electronic health records for accurate tracking.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained knowledge of modern healthcare innovations and trained incoming CNAs to ensure high-quality care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and equipment.
Education
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
A.A. - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Autism Experience
- Developmental Disabilities
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral Therapy
- Behavioral Health
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Dawson Co-Op
07.2026 - Current
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Dawson Co-Op
08.2025 - 07.2026
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
09.2024 - 05.2025
Personal Caregiver
Private Residence
10.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Farm at Pediatrics Plus
05.2022 - 10.2023
Store Manager
Native Green Wellness
07.2019 - 04.2022
Preschool Teacher
Childcare Network
02.2017 - 07.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center
06.2014 - 01.2017
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
A.A. - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School