Tammie Moody
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional seeking a position that leverages a diverse skill set, strong patience, and a positive attitude to empower and inspire others in their learning journeys. Committed to fostering an engaging and supportive environment that motivates individuals and equips them to achieve their goals. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each learner, promoting growth and confidence. Eager to contribute to a team that values collaboration and innovation in education.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Engagement Specialist
Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Work with homeless individuals between the ages of 18-25 with physical, mental disabilities and LGBT to help them understand their wants, needs, and priorities, in order to improve their interaction with the public
- Engage with youth in a variety of activities that will help them achieve their daily goals, build life skills, and problem solving
- Help provide support for recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities
- Support life skills groups on topics of interest to youth relative to positive social and emotional development
- Maintain supervision of the house, enforce house rules and ensure house safety
Food Service
Sodexo Magic
10.2015 - 11.2021
- Prepared meals from scratch for DCPS Elementary and High School students using recipe cards
- Responsible for stock inventory
- Rotated stock using FIFO (First in First Out) method
- Made sure meals were kept at the proper temperature while cooking and during holding and serving
- Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing
- Inspected dining, storage areas and dining facility
Teacher Children’s Ministry
New Canaan Baptist Church
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Communicated verbally and non-verbally with children to provide them with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught lessons adhering to a predefined schedule approved by clergy
- Give one on one attention to students while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Redirected poor behavior using a positive reinforcement method.
Food Service Sergeant
US Army DC National Guard
10.1992 - 05.2015
- Responsible for the supervision, training and welfare of 25 soldiers
- Accountable for field feeding equipment in excess of $270,000
- Established operating and work procedures.
- Inspected dining, storage areas and dining facility personnel
- Determined subsistence requirements and requests for subsistence items
- Provided technical guidance to lower grade personnel in garrison and field kitchen operations.
- Taught Sanitation and Food Handling classes
- Prepared meals from scratch for 200 to 900 soldiers daily
Paraprofessional
E. L. Haynes PCS
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Instructed students with disabilities (Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome and BD) in 3 academic areas and 2 reading groups
- Supported the delivery of effective differentiated instruction, under the guidance of classroom special education teachers by working with students on academic tasks specified by their IEP’s
- Developed interactive lesson plans to deliver special Used Crisis Prevention Institute approved methods of managing escalating behaviors.
- Implementing sensory strategies for self-regulation when specified by the Occupational Therapist.
- Developed and implemented age- and content-appropriate lesson plans for pre-K & elementary students with Autism, ADHD, and BD.
- Developed IEP goals and objectives and provided reports on student’s progress.
- Provided high quality direct specialized instruction to students according to students’ IEPs.
- Implemented supports and consequences specified in the student's Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Created work sample portfolios that included student work.
- Created games that helped learn word recognition (sight words) and phonics.
- Helped students gain critical problem solving and social skills.
- Participated in training and development opportunities to enhance knowledge of emotional disturbance and instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Undergraduate University of the District of Columbia
05.2014
Skills
- Skilled in resolving conflicts
- Behavior Management
- Calm demeanor
- Detail-oriented organization
- Meticulous attention to detail
Timeline
Engagement Specialist
Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Food Service
Sodexo Magic
10.2015 - 11.2021
Teacher Children’s Ministry
New Canaan Baptist Church
08.2014 - 03.2017
Paraprofessional
E. L. Haynes PCS
08.2014 - 02.2015
Food Service Sergeant
US Army DC National Guard
10.1992 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Undergraduate University of the District of Columbia