Tamla Szala
SAINT ALBANS,NY
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Middleton's Early Learning Center
11.2021 - Current
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Maintained a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry parents.
Lead After School Teacher
Brightside Academy
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Improve student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects.
- Developed cross-curricular lessons to reinforce learning and emphasize real-world applications.
- Increase parent involvement through consistent communication and collaboration on student progress.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote a healthy, safe environment.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
Teacher
Central High School
08.2005 - 10.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices, and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education English & Psychology Development
Liberty University
10-2026
Education English
University of Guyana
08.2011
Education English
Cyril College of Education
08.2005
High School Diploma -
Anna Regina Secondary School
08.2000
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Oral communication
- Material Preparation
- Activity implementation
- Attendance Tracking
- Student Records Management
- Student assessment
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Middleton's Early Learning Center
11.2021 - Current
Lead After School Teacher
Brightside Academy
03.2019 - 06.2020
Teacher
Central High School
08.2005 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education English & Psychology Development
Liberty University
Education English
University of Guyana
Education English
Cyril College of Education
High School Diploma -
Anna Regina Secondary School