Tiffani Tolliver
Monroe
Summary
Dedicated preschool teacher's assistant with strengths in child development, positive reinforcement, and lesson implementation. Committed to fostering nurturing environments that promote children's emotional and social growth.
Compassionate teaching assistant known for promoting positive behavior and enhancing social skills in preschoolers. Expertise in health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe, engaging environment for all students.
Enthusiastic educator with experience in early childhood education. Skilled in communication with parents and supporting special needs children. Ready to leverage expertise in lesson implementation and classroom management to enhance student learning outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Enthusiastic preschool teacher's assistant with proven abilities in lesson implementation and supporting children’s emotional and cognitive development. Committed to creating a safe, engaging environment that nurtures young learners and encourages positive behavior.
Dedicated preschool teacher's assistant with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Proficient in creating engaging lesson plans and supporting diverse learning needs to foster a nurturing classroom environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Happy Days Daycare & Preschool
Ypsilanti, MI
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities, promoting social skills and emotional development among preschoolers.
- Supported child assessments to monitor progress and communicate findings with parents effectively.
- Encouraged positive behavior through consistent reinforcement strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Collaborated with parents during conferences to discuss children's development and address concerns proactively.
- Introduced creative arts and crafts projects, fostering creativity while aligning with educational goals and standards.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with families through consistent communication about their child''s progress via emails, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, or phone calls.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
- Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
- Nurtured a love for reading among students by regularly sharing age-appropriate literature selections during storytime sessions.
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations compliance status for state licensing requirements adherence.
- Mentored new teaching assistants joining the team by offering guidance on best practices within our specific classroom setting.
- Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
Saline, MI
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to promote social and emotional development in infants.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and supplies.
- Monitored infant behavior and provided feedback to ensure safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging learning experiences for children.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about child progress.
- Trained new staff on classroom routines and operational procedures for efficiency.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and skills.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Enhanced gross motor skill development by incorporating tummy time, crawling, and other physical activities into the daily schedule.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supported teachers in creating a safe and nurturing environment for infant care and learning.
- Collaborated with lead teachers in designing engaging lesson plans tailored to individual infants'' needs.
- Created visually appealing displays that showcased infant artwork and accomplishments throughout the school year.
- Collaborated closely with other teacher assistants to provide comprehensive support across all areas of the curriculum.
- Assisted with daily routines, including diaper changes, feeding, and nap times to maintain a consistent schedule.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s progress and shared updates with parents during conferences or as needed.
Paraprofessional
Milan Middle School
Milan, MI
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt learning materials for students with disabilities.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers on academic performance and social skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student behavior and academic achievements.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
Canton, MI
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow during peak hours.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and customer service techniques.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, balancing cash drawers at shift end.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of dining area and kitchen, promoting a safe environment.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining food safety standards and quality control.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
Belleville, MI
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Trained and mentored new associates, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented sales promotions to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Conducted regular store audits to maintain compliance with company policies and standards.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for increasing foot traffic in-store.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and recommend improvements in product placement.
- Led efforts to streamline checkout processes, enhancing overall efficiency during peak hours.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milan Adult Education
Milan Mi05-2026
Skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Special needs support
- Health and safety
- Lesson implementation
- Afterschool program leadership
- Child development
- Language development
- First aid and CPR
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Work ethic and integrity
- Customer assistance
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Time management skills
- Cash handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Money handling
- Cash handling and management
- Customer relations
- Cash register operation
- Order taking
- Cash management
- Cash register systems
- Cash handling expertise
- Payment processing
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Milan Middle School
08.2022 - 03.2023
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Happy Days Daycare & Preschool
05.2022 - 01.2024
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2022 - 07.2023
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
03.2015 - 10.2018
Sales Associate
Dollar General
10.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Milan Adult Education