Tamla Ezell
Tupelo,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator and director with 18 years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership at Dream Big Daycare. Expert in curriculum development and behavior management, fostering language skills and positive reinforcement. Proven ability to create inclusive environments for all children, including those with special needs. First Aid and CPR certified.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director and Owner
Dream big daycare and tutoring center
Tupelo, MS
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Oversaw operations of daycare and tutoring center, providing inclusive educational support for children of all ages and special needs.
- Educated children across diverse settings for 18 years, fostering individualized learning approaches.
director
ISS
Tupelo, MS
04.2014 - 04.2021
- Provided actionable feedback to teachers on student learning obstacles and potential support strategies.
- Conducted small group and individual activities tailored to differentiated learning needs.
- Supported 20 children at each station during small group learning sessions, fostering individualized attention.
- Enhanced language development by implementing engaging reading and storytelling activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement methods to redirect negative behaviors.
Sped Medical Assistant
Tupelo Public school
Tupelo, MS
04.2004 - 06.2014
- Created and implemented the developmentally appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles.
- Delivered quarterly educational assessments to parents, providing insights into children's developmental milestones.
- Recorded children's daily activities, behaviors, meals, and naps to track individual progress.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Created safe play area within classroom to enhance children's safety during activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Early Education Center
California City, CA01-2018
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
United State
Fulton, MS01-2004
High school diploma - General Studies
Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc, MS05-1996
Skills
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Program Management
- Project Oversight
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Business Strategy
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Staff Training
- Leadership Development
- Team Leadership
- Supervising Experience
- Client Engagement
- Customer Relationship
- Client Relations
- Program Development
- Market Research
- Diversity Inclusion
- Youth Development
- Training development
- Data Analysis
- Data Entry
- Performance Management
- Autism Experience
- Operational Leadership
- Facility Oversight
- Administrative Support
- IT Support
- Analytical Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Technical Development
- Creative Development
- Design Management
- Design Strategy
- Autism Experience
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Communication
- Business Communication
- Professional Communication
- Collaborative Leadership
- Customer Engagement
- Project Visualization
- Leadership
- Industry Knowledge
- Revenue Growth
- Brand Strategy
- Business Certification
- Management
- Communication
- Collaborative Leadership
- Customer Engagement
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- Certified in Early Childhood
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Two years of diversified technology
- Computer programming and concepts
- Computer drafting
- Computer design and AutoCAD
- Communication
- Working with others
- Sign language
Awards
- Teacher of Distinction, 09/01/20
- Teacher of Distinction, 09/01/16
- District Employee of the Month, 01/01/18
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
References
- Kevin Ann Weatherly- retired director of Calvary Preschool
phone number- 1-662-791-1025 email: kaweatherly@calverytupelo.com
- Mark Enis- Principal at Tupelo Middle School
- Leigh Ann Creekmoore- Lawndale kitchen coordinator and event planner
Phone number- 1-615-994-7291
- Ashley Simmons- Lawndale Nursery director
Phone number- 1-662-610-5696
- Misty Thompson- Beyond Therapy Manager/director
Phone number- 1-662-871-5553
- Doctor Luther- Lawndale member who I have had the pleasure of taking care of her children in the nursery.
Timeline
Director and Owner
Dream big daycare and tutoring center
06.2021 - 07.2024
director
ISS
04.2014 - 04.2021
Sped Medical Assistant
Tupelo Public school
04.2004 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Early Education Center
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
United State
High school diploma - General Studies
Pontotoc High School