Tomika Wallace
Middleton
Summary
Compassionate educator specializing in child development, adept at enhancing learning experiences through play-based strategies. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports individual growth and promotes respect for diversity. Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Kids Junction
Madison
01.2006 - 01.2026
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Utilized various teaching tools to enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to promote social and emotional development.
Assistant Site Director
Madison Schools And Community Recreation-MSCR
Madison
09.2001 - 06.2005
- Assist in developing and implementing an educational curriculum for students in a play-based environment.
- Oversee scheduling and art activities for after-school programs, and recreational activities.
- Provided a homework club to support students who need extra help with academics.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate an afterschool program supporting at-risk children in the Madison community.
- Weekly staff meetings, hear employees input.
- Staff payroll.
Special Education Assistant
Madison Metropolitan School Distric
Madison
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Classroom management, building positive relationships with teachers, students and families.
- Effective communication, understanding, and teamwork in the classroom.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher.
- Support children in a general education setting, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported students with diverse needs during classroom activities and transitions.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Madison,WI06.1997
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
MATC
Madison, WISome College (No Degree) - Social Work
UW Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Child development
- Special needs support
- Certified in early childhood education
- Child safety procedures
- Afterschool program leadership
- Excellent classroom management
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Child CPR and first aid
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Kids Junction
01.2006 - 01.2026
Assistant Site Director
Madison Schools And Community Recreation-MSCR
09.2001 - 06.2005
Special Education Assistant
Madison Metropolitan School Distric
09.1997 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
West High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
MATC
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
UW Eau Claire