Tara Brazill
Minot AFB ,ND
Summary
Goal-oriented Educational Aid caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Centre
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, play, and grow in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate programs that met the needs of diverse learners.
- Boosted parent satisfaction through consistent communication regarding their child''s progress and achievements.
- Assisted in planning and executing special events for families, fostering strong community connections.
- Monitored children''s behavior and intervened when necessary, ensuring a respectful learning atmosphere.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively, maintaining an organized space conducive to learning.
- Implemented creative arts activities that encouraged self-expression while also developing fine motor skills.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Osan Elementary School
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Substitute Preschool Assistant
Kingdom Kids
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Sanitizing classroom and helped with any activity lead teacher asked of me.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Organized snack time and nap hours
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays
Mental Health Technician
Shodair
2012.08 - 2013.09
- Working with patients on a preschool mental health unit. The children on this unit ranged from three to six. In this position the Mental health tech was to help these kids get to all their daily activities.
- Lead many different activities throughout the day that were fine and gross motor developing.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American Military University
Charles Town,WV12.2022
Skills
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Communication skills
- Preschool Education
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
Volunteer Work
Sunday school lead teacher
Awanas Cubbies lead teacher
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Centre
2024.02 - 2024.05
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Osan Elementary School
2023.10 - 2023.12
Substitute Preschool Assistant
Kingdom Kids
2021.09 - 2021.12
Mental Health Technician
Shodair
2012.08 - 2013.09
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American Military University
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