Tammy M. Mullins
Summary
To obtain a position that utilizes my experience and expertise in the Education/Social Services Fields. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Manager
YMCA Academy of South DeKalb
10.2020 - Current
- Led and supervised 12 Early Head Start, 10 Head Start and 12 Pre-k teachers and assistants in the creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive learning environments that nurtured children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Provide support and supervision to teaching teams to ensure implementation of an individualized, developmentally appropriate curriculum that's aligned with Early Learning Standards and the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework which also, reflected responsiveness to individual child observations and assessments, and includes goals developed in partnership with families
- Supported Teaching staff in completing accurate and timely comprehensive developmental assessments on children
- Held regular staff meetings (minimum of one per month) to disseminate information, provide staff with an avenue to share best practices and provide feedback
- Monitored assigned classrooms regularly to ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, BFTS regulations, and all internal policies and procedures
- Maintained complete, accurate data for assigned classrooms and submit monthly and annual reports in a timely manner
- Entered assessment data into the Child Plus system
- Completed yearly CLASS observations.
Instructional Support Coach
07.2012 - 10.2020
- Assessed the skills and needs (both initially and ongoing) of 11 Preschool/Pre-K, 4 Early Head Start classrooms consisting of 30 teachers and assistant teachers for the purpose of determining the kinds of professional development and strategies needed to bring about student achievement in language and literacy utilizing Read Right From The Start, STEAM and the Creative Curriculum to achieve data
- Demonstrated exemplary classroom literacy practice and possessed a deep understanding of literacy theory for the purpose of modeling best practices in literacy and improving student language and literacy levels
- Lead and participated in on-going and job-embedded professional development (e.g
- Staff meetings; study groups, demonstration lessons with pre- and post-discussion analysis; workshops and trainings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information related to language and literacy
- Mentored, Observed and coached 30classroom teachers for the purpose of improving literacy instruction and promoting a school-based professional learning community
- Prepared a variety of written materials (e.g
- Lesson plans, classroom materials, reports, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating best practices in literacy instruction, documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveyinginformation
- Prepared and presented various literacy trainings for the parents to expand the literacy and language objectives into the home
- Participated in agency wide Self-Assessment as a part of the Education team
- Conducted Agency CLASS observations to ensure compliance with the Federal government regulations
- Created and delivered trainings in the area of Early Childhood Education to staff
- Provide technical assistance to both Head start and Early Head start teachers
- Demonstrated the ability to model and deliver, developmentally appropriate student-centered learning experiences around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
Outreach and Support Specialist
Serco INC
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Established and maintained effective cooperative relationships with members/families of the Army reserve
- Contacted service members/families throughout the world on a monthly basis to assist in any personal/military matters
- Performed administrative functions associated with the training, education and outreach program plans
- Collected, analyzed and maintained training, education and outreach materials such as: listing of services and resources, information on the command outreach concept and plan, reports, and surveys.
Victim's Services Intern
Newton County District Attorney's Office
03.2007 - 05.2007
- Communicated with victims/witnesses of crimes or circumstance, sworn officers, coworkers, management, personnel from other agencies, court personnel, the general public, and children
- Provided crisis intervention, follow-up contact and referrals to victims/witnesses
- Maintained contact with social service organizations and other professionals to facilitate referrals
- Prepared written documents including file documentation, memos, and correspondence using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar
- Assisted victims with Victim Compensation applications, completion of applications for Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment, navigation of the criminal justice system, referrals to community service agencies.
Early Head Start Teacher
CDI
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Supervised and monitored toddlers and infants
- Adapted curriculums to address and meet the individual goals for children as identified in their individual education plans
- Communicated daily with parents regarding each child's progress
- Conducted quarterly home visits/parent conferences for the purpose of assessment and family support
Lead Head Start Teacher
San Patricio Community Action Agency
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Planned and maintained a safe, clean, learning environment, and assured the wellbeing and safety of children in my care
- Planned and implemented activities with children between the ages of three and five years, consistent with the curriculum provided and Head Start mandated outcomes
- Followed the Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Supervised classroom volunteers, and modeled appropriate behavior and teaching techniques for teacher assistant
- Maintained a cooperative attitude of working together with teacher assistant, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing classroom activities
- Planned and implemented daily activities that engaged children in literacy, language, and math activities using songs, books, and games that are integrated with the monthly theme/topics
- Used assessment information for individually interacting with children during learning center times and other times for teaching identified concepts
- Maintained accurate and current assessment information noting child's progress across all developmental domains utilizing anecdotal notes and/or examples of children's work
- Accurately completed all paperwork, including home visit forms, parent/teacher conference forms, lesson plans and transition forms
- Reviewed child's master file, documents parent contact, and files paperwork upon completion
- Participated in IEP meetings with specialist and staff from the local school system, Supervised children enrolled in the pre-k program
- Adapted curriculums with emphasis on the social, emotional and cognitive growth of each child which also addressed each child's individual needs
- Created weekly lessons utilizing a specified curriculum that promoted the individual growth of each child
- Conducted quarterly home visits/parent conferences
Lead Recreation Assistant
MWR Youth Center
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Responsible for enrolling youth in all youth center activities
- Provided CPR training to all staff
- Planned and coordinated after school and summer camp activities
- Assisted with the preparation of Naval Station community activities
- Received monies for youth after school and summer camp programs and completed daily paperwork as required
- Typed a variety of memos and correspondence
- Supervised 5 Recreation Aides
- Ensured that all youth center activities and events were properly advertised for the community
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching, Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Bachelors of Science - Human Services, Elementary Education /Special Education
Mercer University
Associates of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Military College
CLASS Reliable Preschool/Pre-k - undefined
Ga State Approved Trainer June - undefined
2025
Skills
- Enrollment Requirements
- Admissions Support
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Adult Education
- Education Program Management
- Staff Education
- Administrative Duties
- Education Materials
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Needs Assessments
- Childcare Management Software Programs
Certification
- Certified Pre-K CLASS Observer, Teachstone - June 2022-2023
- Ga Approved State Trainer, Ga Training Approval for Early Care and Learning, 10-13-22 to 10-13-2025
Timeline
Education Manager
YMCA Academy of South DeKalb
10.2020 - Current
Instructional Support Coach
07.2012 - 10.2020
Victim's Services Intern
Newton County District Attorney's Office
03.2007 - 05.2007
Outreach and Support Specialist
Serco INC
01.2007 - 02.2008
Early Head Start Teacher
CDI
01.2003 - 01.2006
Lead Head Start Teacher
San Patricio Community Action Agency
01.1999 - 01.2002
Lead Recreation Assistant
MWR Youth Center
01.1990 - 01.1995
Masters of Arts - Teaching, Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Bachelors of Science - Human Services, Elementary Education /Special Education
Mercer University
Associates of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Military College
CLASS Reliable Preschool/Pre-k - undefined
Ga State Approved Trainer June - undefined
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