Tamiyah Waden
Durham,NC
Summary
Dynamic early education professional with extensive experience at Durham Public Schools and KinderCare Learning Centers, recognized for enhancing student safety and promoting academic growth. Proven expertise in creative lesson planning and effective communication, resulting in improved student engagement and successful after-school programs. Strong ability to cultivate nurturing environments while ensuring rigorous safety standards. Certified in CPR and First Aid, dedicated to the holistic development of children from infancy to early elementary ages.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Assistant
Durham Public Schools
Durham, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with the supervision of students in a safe and secure learning environment.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during activities.
- Organized recreational games and activities for children to participate in before and after school hours.
- Provided assistance with homework assignments and other educational activities as needed.
- Supervised daily snack times, ensuring all children had access to healthy snacks.
- Maintained regular communication with parents about their child's progress and behavior at school.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure that classroom rules were enforced consistently and fairly.
- Cared for minor injuries or illnesses that occurred onsite and reported any serious incidents immediately to the appropriate personnel.
- Managed student discipline issues according to established procedures while promoting positive behavior choices.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, changes in policy, or new ideas and initiatives related to student care.
- Facilitated group discussions among students on topics such as bullying prevention, conflict resolution.
- Encouraged social interactions between students from different backgrounds or cultures.
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Durham, NC
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing
South College
Knoxville, TNSome College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NCSkills
- Safety and supervision
- Early education
- Activities leadership
- Social and academic development
- Language development
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Social development
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Child assessment
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Early childhood education
- CPR training
- Health and safety
- Nutrition planning
- Infant care
- Computer skills
- Great communication
Affiliations
- Gardening
- singing
- theatre
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2024 - 08.2024
Before and After School Assistant
Durham Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing
South College
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Durham Technical Community College
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