Tayja Tharpe
Washington,DC
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
Washington DC
08.2021 - Current
- Ages 3 months- 4 years old
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted and supervised 13 children through entire school day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Teacher’s Assistant and Camp Counselor, Preschool teacher
Mighty minds Enrichment Center, Horizons
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Age group 2-5 years old
- Created lesson plans
- Supervised students
- Bright, Ages-All (Infants and toddlers,preschool ,and school age)
Little Falcons Preschool Child care, Central High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Age group 3-4 years old)
- Created activities and lesson plans for students ages
- Prepared students for grade school by teaching them the foundational Reading, Writing, and Math skills
- Planned and hosted social events for students and parents during holidays, birthdays and special ceremonies
- Chaperoned field trips
Teacher Assistant and Tutor
Doswell. E Books Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked with students, teachers and faculty members
- Graded papers, assisted with lesson plans
- Organized classroom
- I worked one on one with students and extended extra help with assignments
Education
Elementary Education
Morgan State University
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Cabin Branch Rd, Capitol Heights, MD05.2018
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Group Sessions
- Educational Support
- Educational Settings
- School Administration
- Different Learning Styles
- Social Development
- Group Instruction
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
- Organized promotion ceremonies for students before entering grade school to celebrate their growth.
- Preparing children for grade school by teaching them foundational reading,writing, and math skills.
- Gained parents trust by providing a safe space for students.
Additional Information
- Certifications/Awards , Child Development /Parenthood Education 1&2 (90 clock hours) Morgan State University : Dean's List
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
08.2021 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant and Camp Counselor, Preschool teacher
Mighty minds Enrichment Center, Horizons
02.2018 - 08.2020
Little Falcons Preschool Child care, Central High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher Assistant and Tutor
Doswell. E Books Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2016
Elementary Education
Morgan State University
High School Diploma -
Central High School