Tisa Key
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated After-School Teacher with expertise in culinary arts instruction, literacy enrichment, and child development for students in grades K–12. Experienced in creating hands-on cooking and baking lessons that teach kitchen safety, nutrition, and life skills while reinforcing academic concepts. Passionate about promoting literacy through interactive storytelling and read-alouds that foster comprehension, vocabulary growth, and a love of reading. Committed to providing developmentally appropriate, safe, and nurturing learning environments aligned with Georgia DECAL and Quality Rated standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Arts & Literacy Enrichment
Key's Creative Kitchen
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and facilitated age-appropriate culinary arts and baking lessons for students in grades K–12, teaching basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, teamwork, and healthy nutrition concepts.
- Guided students through hands-on food preparation activities that promoted math skills, following directions, fine motor development, creativity, and confidence-building.
- Created and led interactive storytelling and read-aloud sessions using diverse and engaging books to promote literacy, vocabulary development, comprehension, and a love for reading.
- Incorporated multicultural literature and inclusive storytelling practices to ensure all students felt represented, valued, and engaged across different age groups.
- Maintained a safe, structured, and supportive after-school environment by following supervision protocols, food safety guidelines, and positive behavior guidance practices.
Teacher
Global Tech Academy
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Created and facilitated a structured Story-Time literacy program to promote early reading, vocabulary development, comprehension, and a love for books through interactive read-alouds and guided discussions.
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate STEAM enrichment activities aligned with Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) to support critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Developed lesson plans and learning experiences that supported social-emotional development, language and literacy growth, and academic enrichment in accordance with DECAL and Quality Rated guidelines.
- Used positive behavior guidance strategies and trauma-informed practices to foster emotional regulation, cooperation, and a nurturing classroom climate consistent with DECAL expectations.
- Maintained active supervision and safe classroom practices to ensure child safety, engagement, and accountability at all times, following Bright from the Start and DECAL supervision standards.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation, attendance records, and behavior reports in compliance with DECAL licensing regulations and program policies.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive skills among students.
- Organized after-school programs that encouraged physical activity and teamwork among participants.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Organized a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment by following health, sanitation, and supervision protocols outlined by Georgia DECAL and Quality Rated requirements.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
Education
Criminal Justice And Pre-Law
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLAssociate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA05-2026
Skills
- Classroom Management & Positive Behavior Guidance
- Child Development Knowledge (K–12)
- Literacy Development & Storytelling Facilitation
- Culinary Arts Instruction & Basic Baking Techniques
- Student Engagement & Motivation Strategies
- Supervision, Safety & Risk Management
- Multicultural & Inclusive Teaching Practices
Certification
- Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
- Early Childhood Exceptionalities
- Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Mandated Reporters
- First Aid CPR AED
Timeline
Culinary Arts & Literacy Enrichment
Key's Creative Kitchen
01.2023 - Current
Teacher
Global Tech Academy
08.2022 - 04.2025
Criminal Justice And Pre-Law
Broward College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Atlanta Technical College