Tamika L. Brooks
Lithonia,Georgia
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate Pre-K teacher with 20 years of experience in the Early Childhood education field. With a strong commitment to providing young learners with a positive and enriching environment that supports their emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Seeking a position where I can create engaging lesson plans, build lasting relationships with students, and help them build a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK Teacher
Dekalb County School District
08.2019 - Current
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans that align with early childhood education standards
- Incorporate a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities, games, and creative play
- Observe and assess children's developmental progress in various areas (cognitive, social, emotional)
- Build strong, positive relationships with parents and caregivers
- Work closely with teaching assistants and other staff members to meet the needs of all children in the class
- Attending parent-teacher conferences and school events
Kindergarten Para
Dekalb County School District
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks
- Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils' intellectual abilities
- Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
- Help plan daily and long-range lessons and classroom activities
Pre-k Para
Dekalb County School District
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials for supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives
- Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards
- Communicates with teachers for assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Atlanta Public School System
08.1998 - 10.2007
- Provided learning experiences in language arts, physical education, art, music, health, and other subject matter suited to the needs of students
- Developed and used instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities
- Developed in each student an awareness of his / her worth as an individual and his / her role in the family and community
- Encouraged students to express themselves creatively in art, music, and dramatic play
Education
Master's Degree - ESOL
Grand Canyon University
03.2023
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
05.2019
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Curriculum planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Certified in early childhood education
Timeline
PreK Teacher
Dekalb County School District
08.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Para
Dekalb County School District
01.2017 - 05.2019
Pre-k Para
Dekalb County School District
02.2014 - 12.2017
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Atlanta Public School System
08.1998 - 10.2007
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree - ESOL
Grand Canyon University
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