Tiffany Hatzigeorgalis
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Passionate about early childhood education with background as Assistant Preschool Teacher. Possess solid experience in creating engaging lesson plans, facilitating learning through play and managing classroom behavior. Strengths include strong communication skills, patience, creativity and ability to foster nurturing environments for children. Made significant impact in previous work by improving student participation and promoting positive learning culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
St James Academy
Monkton, MD
10.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with colleagues in order facilitate smooth transitions between activities throughout the day.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Read stories aloud to the children and discussed them afterwards to gauge understanding.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
Substitute Teacher
St James Academy
Monkton, MD
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- As well as covering for teachers, I also covered the front desk as needed.
Teacher's Aide
Primrose School of Bel Air
Bel Air, MD
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes.
- Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of school equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- I supervised children and participated in activities with them.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors, tracking student movements, safety hazards, and visitors.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- As well as filling in for teaching staff, I also covered the front desk when needed.
Administrative HR Assistant
DNA Solutions and Consulting
Baltimore, MD
12.2016 - 03.2022
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Guided new hires through orientation and on-boarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
- Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
- Processed employee status changes, keeping human resources systems and employee records up to date.
- Planned corporate events, conventions, meetings and gatherings.
Credit Support Associate
Bank of America
Baltimore, MD
06.2008 - 12.2016
- Assisted Relationship Managers by providing administrative support such as correspondence, client problem solving and credit support.
- Gathered and tracked all clients financial information.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate deadlines.
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members.
- Processed financial documents, letters of credit and loan documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD08.2015
Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Supervising Student Activities
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- ADA Certification, 2023
- Alice Training 2024
- Basic Health and Safety Certification, 2023
- Completed 90 Hour Preschool Certification at HCC 3/25 awaiting certificate.
References
- Charlotte Riggs, Head of School at St. James Academy 410-771-4816
- Kelly Gonce, Preschool Director at St. James Academy 410-771-4816
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
St James Academy
10.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
St James Academy
09.2022 - 09.2023
Teacher's Aide
Primrose School of Bel Air
03.2022 - 06.2022
Administrative HR Assistant
DNA Solutions and Consulting
12.2016 - 03.2022
Credit Support Associate
Bank of America
06.2008 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Maryland University College
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