Tanika Darden
Greenville,GA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
Enrichment Services Program
04.2021 - Current
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering collaboration among staff members and addressing conflicts professionally.
- Fostered an inclusive culture within the center by promoting diversity awareness among staff members and addressing any discriminatory behaviors swiftly.
Teacher
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
HS Teacher
Childcare Network/CDI
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
GA Pre-K Teacher
All Stars Academy
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assistant manager
Dollar General Inc.
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Streamlined store operations for increased efficiency, implementing new processes and procedures.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies accordingly for optimal profitability.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
Preschool Teacher
All Stars Academy
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant/Discipline Specialist/ Behavior Specialist
Troup County School System
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Enter data for Principal as needed
- Keep track of student attendance and communicate with parents when there is an issue of concern
- Assist students, parents, staff, and administrators as needed
- Record and enter discipline data into Infinite Campus
- Complete tasks assigned by Principal.
Teacher
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Maintain the classroom daily
- Followed the Creative Curriculum
- Ensure students were safe in a productive learning environment
- Do pre and post assessments to determine the level of readiness for students
- Provide differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students
- Keep open lines of communication with parents, community collaborations, and LEA.
Center Manager
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Supervise staff and ensure that the facility is in compliance
- Pull reports to ensure the center was in compliance with the health and safety state guidelines
- Monitored reports as required by Head Start funding
- Order supplies for center
- Held monthly parent meetings to inform of changes and upcoming events
- Held staff development twice a month to ensure that staff was informed of changes and updates.
Education Specialist
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
11.2006 - 08.2009
- To support teaching staff as needed
- Maintain accurate information as it pertains to the growth of students
- To perform teaching staff monthly room ratings to ensure the teachers were properly maintaining the classroom as required
- To compile the outcomes of student assessments and generate reports to present to board members
- Analyze pre and post assessments, to help prepare for student success
- Ordered educational supplies for twelve centers, 997 students
- Prepare staff and monitor files for Quarterly review
- Attend training to bring back valuable information to teaching staff.
G.E.D Instructor
Muscogee County School Dist.
08.2006 - 04.2008
- Provided instructional support for adult learners as they prepare to take their G.E.D
- Provided individual support for students at different levels and stages during their journey to take the G.E.D
- Provided support and stability no matter how long the students may have needed it
- Provided support to students as they encountered obstacles in getting their G.E.D’s.
Teacher
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
09.2003 - 11.2006
- Maintain the classroom daily
- Followed the Creative Curriculum
- Ensure students were safe in a productive learning environment
- Do pre and post assessments to determine the level of readiness for students
- Provide differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students
- Keep open lines of communication with parents, community collaborations, and LEA.
Paraprofessional
Muscogee County School Dist.
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Assist the teacher with the daily functions of the classroom
- Kept students in a safe and productive learning environment.
Sales Associate/Manger
Daily Grind, Inc.
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Maintain the daily functions and operations of Coffee shop
- Assigned staff responsibilities and ensured that they followed through with duties
- Order supplies as required
- Ensured that each customer had a good experience.
K4 Teacher
Pinehurst Christian School
07.2003 - 07.2005
- Maintain the classroom daily
- Followed the A-Beka Curriculum for teaching
- Ensure students were safe in a productive learning environment
- Do pre and post assessments to determine the level of readiness for students
- Provide differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students
- Keep open lines of communication with parents, community collaborations, and LEA.
Paraprofessional
Greenwood Public Schools
07.2001 - 05.2003
- Assist the teacher with the daily functions of the classroom
- Kept students in a safe and productive learning environment
- Taught remedial reading to students who were not on grade level.
Quality Control Analysis
Takata Inc.
07.1999 - 10.2000
- Sewed and checked the quality of airbags produced by the plant
- Ensure great quality airbags are correct for shipping.
Education
MAED specialization in Teacher Leadership -
Ashford University
10.2012
B.S Criminal Justice and Psychology -
Troy University
06.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher
- Facility Management
- Family relations
- Emergency Response
- Training and mentoring
- Fund allocation
- Team Development
- ADP Payroll Systems
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Staff evaluations
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Training and coaching
Timeline
Center Director
Enrichment Services Program
04.2021 - Current
Teacher
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
09.2020 - 04.2021
HS Teacher
Childcare Network/CDI
09.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant manager
Dollar General Inc.
03.2016 - 01.2017
GA Pre-K Teacher
All Stars Academy
08.2015 - 01.2018
Preschool Teacher
All Stars Academy
04.2015 - 07.2015
Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant/Discipline Specialist/ Behavior Specialist
Troup County School System
08.2012 - 03.2015
Teacher
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
08.2011 - 05.2012
Center Manager
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
01.2008 - 08.2011
Education Specialist
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
11.2006 - 08.2009
G.E.D Instructor
Muscogee County School Dist.
08.2006 - 04.2008
Paraprofessional
Muscogee County School Dist.
08.2005 - 06.2006
Teacher
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
09.2003 - 11.2006
Sales Associate/Manger
Daily Grind, Inc.
07.2003 - 06.2006
K4 Teacher
Pinehurst Christian School
07.2003 - 07.2005
Paraprofessional
Greenwood Public Schools
07.2001 - 05.2003
Quality Control Analysis
Takata Inc.
07.1999 - 10.2000
MAED specialization in Teacher Leadership -
Ashford University
B.S Criminal Justice and Psychology -
Troy University
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