Tigist Mengesha
SILVER SPRING,MD
Summary
- Dedicated Family Childcare Provider with proven ability to foster inclusive learning environments. Skilled in child-centered approaches, multicultural sensitivity, and collaborative teamwork.
- Experienced childcare professional with a strong focus on creating nurturing environments that promote child development. Expertise in curriculum development and family engagement enhances community partnerships and supports diverse learning needs.
- Childcare professional committed to fostering nurturing and educational environment for young children. Proven expertise in developing age-appropriate activities and maintaining safe, organized space. Valued for adaptability, collaboration, and reliability in meeting evolving needs and achieving positive outcomes.
- Experienced with nurturing children's growth and development through structured activities and attentive care. Utilizes effective communication with parents to ensure cohesive caregiving approach. Track record of maintaining safe, supportive environments that promote learning and social skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Family Childcare Provider
Hope Family Childcare
06.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to promote child development and learning.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment ensuring children's physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and progress updates.
- Managed daily operations including meal preparation, scheduling, and activity planning.
- Established partnerships with community resources to enhance program offerings for families.
- Conducted regular assessments of children's growth milestones to tailor learning experiences.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and educational materials.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere by respecting cultural diversity and addressing specific needs pertaining to language barriers or special considerations among children under care.
- Managed daily operations of the family childcare business, including scheduling, budgeting, and record-keeping for efficient service delivery.
- Established positive relationships with families based on trust, professionalism, and mutual respect for successful partnership in child care provision.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through adhering to licensing requirements and implementing safety protocols.
- Utilized continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education for enhanced service quality.
- Promoted social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in children with diverse activities tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance cognitive development, physical development, socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Supervised educational activities encouraging social interaction and cognitive skills development.
Teacher in Head Start Program
Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and families, enhancing community engagement and support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive classroom environments fostering student success.
- Designed assessments to evaluate student progress, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Advocated for children's development through active participation in school committees and community outreach programs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Family Advocate/Case Manager in a Head Start Prog.
Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center
05.2007 - 01.2015
- Facilitated communication between families and service providers to ensure access to resources.
- Developed individualized support plans based on family needs and dynamics.
- Conducted workshops on child development and parenting strategies for diverse audiences.
- Coordinated referrals to community services, enhancing family engagement and support networks.
- Analyzed family assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Led outreach initiatives to raise awareness of available programs within the community.
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide personalized guidance on parenting challenges.
- Facilitated support groups for parents, fostering a sense of community and shared learning experiences.
- Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
- Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
- Developed individualized service plans for families, resulting in improved well-being and stability.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
- Led educational workshops for parents on topics such as child development and positive discipline techniques to strengthen parent-child relationships.
- Coordinated referrals from other agencies, streamlining access to supportive services for clients in need.
- Advocated for families within the legal system, helping them navigate challenging situations and obtain necessary resources.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations while actively identifying gaps in services, thereby bridging the resources to meet family needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Certified community interpreter for Ethiopian and Eritrean Families to interpreter Amharic and Tigrigna.
Administrative Assistant
Ethiopian Community Development Council
11.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed daily office operations and ensured efficient workflow.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for community events and meetings.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance document retrieval.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined communication between departments.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
Executive Secretary for Vice President
Unity University College
12.2001 - 08.2004
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings to optimize time efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely dissemination of information and updates.
- Organized and maintained confidential documents, enhancing accessibility and security of sensitive materials.
- Developed efficient filing systems, improving document retrieval processes and reducing time spent searching for files.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes, supporting strategic discussions with accurate records and follow-up actions.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for executives, streamlining logistics to ensure smooth itineraries.
- Enhanced executive productivity by efficiently managing schedules and appointments.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Collaborated with various departments to develop cohesive strategies for achieving organizational goals.
- Coordinated successful meetings and events by meticulously planning agendas, logistics, and materials.
- Enhanced overall office efficiency with proactive problem-solving skills applied to daily challenges or unexpected situations.
- Developed comprehensive meeting agendas to facilitate productive discussions and decision-making.
Research Secretary
Addis Ababa University
03.1998 - 04.2001
- Coordinated research activities and schedules to enhance team productivity.
- Managed documentation and filing systems for efficient information retrieval.
- Typing research documents, Proof correction and computerizing
- Preparing camera-ready books for printing
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for meetings.
- Streamlined communication between researchers and external partners for improved collaboration.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Notre Dame of Maryland Univerity
Baltimore, MD05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD05-2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Sciences And Office Management
Addis Ababa Commercial College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 07-2000
High School Diploma -
Misrak Comprehensive High School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia06-1988
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Leadership qualities
- Child-centered approach
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Age-appropriate activities
- Special needs care
- Literacy and numeracy support
- Health and hygiene practices
- Child assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Health and safety
- Planning and leading activities
- Professionalism
- Activity planning
- First aid
- Social and emotional development
- Classroom instruction
- Child development
- Interpersonal communication
- First aid training
- Behavioral management
- Lesson planning
- Child safety
- Creative thinking
- Language development
- Creative learning strategies
- Physical activity promotion
- Early childhood education
- Child development expertise
- Social skills development
- Lesson plan implementation
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Community Interpreting Certificate
- CDA Certification
- Eligibility determination Policies for Subsized Child Care
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Tigrgna
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Family Childcare Provider
Hope Family Childcare
06.2016 - Current
Teacher in Head Start Program
Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center
02.2015 - 05.2016
Family Advocate/Case Manager in a Head Start Prog.
Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center
05.2007 - 01.2015
Administrative Assistant
Ethiopian Community Development Council
11.2004 - 01.2007
Executive Secretary for Vice President
Unity University College
12.2001 - 08.2004
Research Secretary
Addis Ababa University
03.1998 - 04.2001
Master of Science - Special Education
Notre Dame of Maryland Univerity
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Montgomery College
Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Sciences And Office Management
Addis Ababa Commercial College
High School Diploma -
Misrak Comprehensive High School