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Tia Neas-Gass

Olympia

Summary

Experienced with managing outreach programs and building community partnerships. Utilizes strong communication skills to engage diverse groups and foster collaboration. Track record of enhancing community support and driving successful outreach initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

Capitol Childcare Center
08.2023 - Current

Manage a class of fifteen to twenty pre-K students between the ages of four and five and track their academic and socioemotional learning.

Implement the Pre-K curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.

Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.

De-escalate children when they experience social and emotional challenges.

Lead Interpreter

Puget Sound Estuarium
02.2023 - 07.2025

Facilitated aquarium tours and interactive activities for the general public.

Organized and implemented programming such as “Tiny Tides” (The Estuarium’s children’s program) and Sensory Hour (outreach for neurodivergent youth).

Educated aquarium visitors on the biology and ecology of the estuaries of the Pacific Northwest.

Trained new aquarium volunteers and interns on interpretive techniques and skills.

Operated the aquarium's POS system to facilitate the sale of entry tickets and ocean-themed merchandise.

Assisted the lead aquarist with animal husbandry tasks on Saturdays and Sundays.


Facilitated communication between diverse audiences in educational programs.


Interpreted complex scientific concepts into accessible language for public understanding.


Collaborated with educators to enhance curriculum through effective interpretation strategies.


Evaluated program effectiveness by gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders.


Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.


Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.

Customer Support Specialist

Lynch Creek Farm
09.2022 - 12.2023

Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.

Managed high-volume support tickets utilizing CRM software for streamlined issue tracking.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address product concerns and feedback efficiently.

Analyzed customer feedback data to inform product development and improve service offerings.

Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback.

Pre-K Teacher

Cadence Academy
01.2023 - 08.2023

Managed a class of fifteen to twenty pre-K students between the ages of four and five and tracked their academic and socioemotional learning.

Ensured that the students were thriving within the learning environment and informed parents if any issues arose.

Deescalated children when they experienced social and emotional challenges.

Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.

Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.

Collaborated with parents to address student needs and enhance learning experiences.

Monitored student progress and adapted activities to ensure individual growth.

Contract Educator

Puget Sound Estuarium
04.2022 - 02.2023

Facilitated educational activities for local K-12 schools and extracurricular programs.

Designed and implemented innovative marine/environmental science curricula.

Prepared interactive activities and games to foster an interdisciplinary understanding of the mechanics of the estuary.

Developed and implemented engaging educational programs focused on local marine ecosystems.

Conducted hands-on workshops for students, enhancing understanding of environmental stewardship.

Collaborated with community partners to promote awareness of estuarine conservation efforts.

Mentored new educators in curriculum delivery and student engagement techniques.

Facilitated field trips, integrating experiential learning with classroom instruction.

Recruiter

LGC Hospitality Staffing
06.2021 - 09.2021

Streamlined candidate sourcing process to enhance talent acquisition efficiency.

Developed and maintained relationships with clients to understand staffing needs effectively.

Coordinated recruitment campaigns across multiple channels, increasing candidate reach and engagement.

Implemented onboarding procedures that improved new hire integration and retention rates.

Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends, informing strategic staffing decisions.

Led initiatives to improve diversity in hiring practices, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Collaborated with management to design job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and expectations.

Writing Center Assistant

Saint Martin's University
09.2020 - 05.2021

Supported student services by coordinating scheduling and communication across departments.

Assisted in organizing campus events, enhancing student engagement and participation.

Developed training materials for new staff, promoting consistency in service delivery.

Streamlined appointment booking processes, improving accessibility for students and faculty.

Implemented feedback mechanisms to enhance service quality and address student needs effectively.

Customer Support Specialist

Conduent
03.2017 - 12.2018

Delivered exceptional customer service experiences by maintaining a positive attitude, active listening skills, and empathetic responses to customer concerns.


Managed a high volume of inbound calls while maintaining excellent call quality standards and adhering to established procedures.


Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex issues promptly and professionally.


Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.


Provided timely assistance to customers via phone, email, and live chat channels, ensuring a high level of professionalism at all times.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science

The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
06-2027

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Political Science

Agnes Scott College
Atlanta, GA
05-2013

Skills

    Curriculum planning

    Group and individual instruction

    Assessment strategies

    Progress reporting

    Program Design and Implementation

    Outreach Initiatives

    Field Education

Publications

Gass, Tia. (2018) “Using Text Lex Compare to Examine the Language of Political Speeches.” Corpus Linguistics for English Teachers: New Tools, Online Resources, and Classroom Activities, by Eric Friginal, Routledge,
pp. 305–314.
PUBLICATION MENTIONS
Webb, D. (2021) “Metastimuli for Human Learning via Machine Learning and Principle Component Analysis of Personal Information Graphs.”

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Capitol Childcare Center
08.2023 - Current

Lead Interpreter

Puget Sound Estuarium
02.2023 - 07.2025

Pre-K Teacher

Cadence Academy
01.2023 - 08.2023

Customer Support Specialist

Lynch Creek Farm
09.2022 - 12.2023

Contract Educator

Puget Sound Estuarium
04.2022 - 02.2023

Recruiter

LGC Hospitality Staffing
06.2021 - 09.2021

Writing Center Assistant

Saint Martin's University
09.2020 - 05.2021

Customer Support Specialist

Conduent
03.2017 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Environmental Science

The Evergreen State College

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Political Science

Agnes Scott College