Tamsen Burr
Reno,NV
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with experience with both children as well as adults combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
UNR CFRC Early Head Start
01.2022 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Sales Associate
Tilly’s Clothing Store
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Sierra Kids Before and After School Program
City Of Reno
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain classroom management.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Education
Currently Studying - American Sign Language
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV06.2025
Currently Studying - Speech Pathology
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05.2025
High School Diploma -
Robert McQueen High School
Reno, NV06.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Anticipates Needs
- Work Ethic
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Handling High-Pressure situations
Additional Information
-As a Sigma Kappa Sorority Member I am a part of the fight to end Alzheimer's and has put on successful events to fundraise money that goes to the Alzheimer's association to find a cure As well as visit memory care facilities in Reno, NV volunteering to help those senior citizens with Dementia/Alzheimer's in any way needed.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
UNR CFRC Early Head Start
01.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Tilly’s Clothing Store
06.2021 - 09.2021
Sierra Kids Before and After School Program
City Of Reno
10.2020 - 06.2021
Currently Studying - American Sign Language
Western Nevada College
Currently Studying - Speech Pathology
University of Nevada, Reno
High School Diploma -
Robert McQueen High School
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