Tawni McDonald
University Place,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in child care and development. Expertise in facilitating engaging playtime activities and implementing effective behavior management strategies. Consistently fosters a positive environment that promotes learning and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registrar
Bethel School District
Tacoma, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Streamlined student registration processes while ensuring accuracy of academic records.
- Provided friendly, knowledgeable service to address inquiries and fulfill requests.
- Resolved student enrollment issues to enhance satisfaction and clarity.
- Coordinated communications among teachers, parents, and administration for effective collaboration.
Site Coordinator
University Place Latchkey
University Place, WA
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Provided informative reports to management as requested.
- Managed 2-4 assistant teachers within the classroom.
Administrative Assistant - Seasonal
Sportsman's Cove Lodge
Ketchikan, AK
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Responded to guest questions or issues.
- Assisted guests at check-in, providing information on various services.
- Collected and imputed guest information into computer system.
- Communicated with various agencies including Alaska Department of Fish & Game and NOAA.
- Oversaw daily submissions of the lodge's ADF&G's electronic logbooks.
Administrative Assistant
Immanuel Preschool & Daycare
Tacoma, WA
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed scheduling for staff to provide optimal coverage and service.
- Monitored child attendance records.
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Processed and sent monthly invoices to customers on standard billing cycle, including adjustments, credit memos, and corrections.
Lead Teacher/Assistant Teacher
Immanuel Preschool & Daycare
Tacoma, WA
10.2013 - 06.2019
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Handled and resolved disciplinary issues according to center protocols.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, and administrative updates.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
Assistant Coach - Volunteer
Blue Starz - University Place Soccer Club
University Place, WA
06.2011 - 08.2017
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Washington - Tacoma
Tacoma06.2015
Skills
- Problem solving
- Efficiency
- Early childhood knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Records management systems
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Behavior management
Timeline
Registrar
Bethel School District
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant - Seasonal
Sportsman's Cove Lodge
07.2022 - 09.2022
Site Coordinator
University Place Latchkey
08.2021 - 06.2024
Administrative Assistant
Immanuel Preschool & Daycare
06.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher/Assistant Teacher
Immanuel Preschool & Daycare
10.2013 - 06.2019
Assistant Coach - Volunteer
Blue Starz - University Place Soccer Club
06.2011 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Washington - Tacoma
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