Tamonica Wilkerson
Barnesville,GA
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven expertise in child development and educational assistance, notably at Lamar County Schools. Excelled in creating safe, engaging environments, fostering social skills, and implementing IEP compliance. Skilled in storytelling and classroom support, demonstrating a patient approach to student growth. Achieved significant improvements in student behavior and learning outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Lamar County Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Tots Learning Academy
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Faith Friends Academy
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamar County High School
Barnesville, GA05-2021
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Educational assistance
- Documentation
- Social support
- Storytelling
- Classroom support
- Lesson planning
- Patient
- Computer skills
- Time Management
- Child development
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Lamar County Schools
09.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Tots Learning Academy
04.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Faith Friends Academy
06.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Lamar County High School
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