Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Awards
Leadership Community Experience
Research
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Tiara Mingo

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated teaching assistant skilled in developing and implementing learning programs for diverse student groups to enhance student engagement and performance. Known for fostering a positive learning environment, classroom dynamics. Strong communicator and highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and willing to work toward mastery of new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Assistant

Providence Englewood Charter School
Chicago, USA
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided administrative support.
  • Enriched the classroom environment by infusing lessons with visual and auditory resources.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers, educational coaches, and social workers to address student concerns, and track progress.
  • Established strong relationships with families through regular communication about their child's developmental milestones.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant state regulations related to health standards.
  • Crafted individualized learning plans for students with behavioral and/or learning challenges, promoting their academic and behavioral growth.
  • Modeled behavioral and social skills to help students learn, respect, and enforce proper boundaries.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to address best known practice to handle conflicts as they arise.

Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, USA
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Mentored youth in an after-school setting
  • Created safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging environment for youth
  • Provided effective supervision of youth that is age appropriate, considered diverse abilities and interests
  • Positively interacted with parents/guardians as well as other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment
  • Modeled self-control, respect and cooperation to teens and other team members
  • Prepared daily lesson plans and weekly outlines for program activities
  • Maintained accurate attendance, instructional and other records as needed to meet program requirements
  • Provided feedback to students to enhance academic growth
  • Helped students understand difficult concepts with hands-on learning and group projects
  • Encouraged active participation from all students through hands-on activities
  • Built trust and rapport with students by establishing clear boundaries and lines of communication
  • Supported an inclusive environment that valued diversity among all students
  • Promoted a safe learning environment by always adhering to safety protocols

Education

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology, Clinical Counseling

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL
12-2026

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology - Non Licensure

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
06-2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, concentration in Criminal Justice

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
05.2019

Skills

  • Risk assessment
  • Data analysis
  • Behavioral observations
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaborative learning
  • Growth mindset
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Behavioral modifications
  • Differentiated instruction

Affiliations

Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, Student Member, 2017, present

Languages

English, Fluent

Awards

  • 2016, Dean’s List, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
  • 2018, Dean’s List, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

Leadership Community Experience

Volunteer, Harvest for the World Food Pantry, Chicago, IL, 06/01/19, Current, Organized and assisted with events, activities, and programs to drive outreach initiatives., Displayed flexibility when adapting quickly to changing circumstances or instructions from supervisors., Organized groceries at food pantry to alleviate hunger in the community., Provided direct assistance with the unloading, bagging and distribution of groceries.

Research

Research Assistant / Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 08/01/18, 05/01/19, Contributed to research team investigating the impact personality traits and academic excellence., Coordinated and led a research-based assessment across campus., Constructed scoring system for academic excellence., Created personality assessment., Converted and entered data using SPSS software., Presented findings to the Psychology Department., Angela Andrade, PhD

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher Assistant

Providence Englewood Charter School
01.2021 - Current

Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
09.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology, Clinical Counseling

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology - Non Licensure

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, concentration in Criminal Justice

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff