Tyea Braggs
Summary
I am certain that the skills I developed in my current position as a Child and Youth Program Assistant for 22 years, including my planning and organizational ability, my excellent documentation,my problem-solving skills and my experience working in a diverse team will readily transfer into success in this job. I am eager to combine my set of valuable competencies with my enthusiasm for this new career field and quickly become an asset to your company.
Overview
125
125
years of professional experience
Work History
CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child and Development Center
McChord Field
11.2004 - Current
- Utilized diverse methods, techniques, and materials to engage and maintain the interest of children aged 3 to 5 as well as teenagers.
- Complied with program policies, procedures and practices for care giving techniques, physical needs, behavioral issues, health, sanitation and safety.
- Designed customized daily routines for a diverse group of 10-15 students to promote self-directed learning, improve communication skills, and enhance cognitive development
- Maintained visual aids to promote continuous learning process and activity space
- Implemented engaging play strategies (running, climbing, games) to enhance children's physical growth and sustain their interest
- Verified medications, maintained records, posted instructions for children with allergies and special needs
- Reported and documented observations of children with delayed development, special needs, and/or behavioral problems
- Daily positive communication with parents through written and/or oral means, ensuring a continuous relationship between the family and program
- Effectively managed the transition to virtual learning for Kindergarten students in a Child and Youth Program environment for Carter Lake Elementary School.
- Recorded comprehensive information on children's day-to-day observations, activities, meals provided, and medications administered.
Office Administration
Sunny Raindrops
Olympia, WA
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Created policies and procedures related to office administration including filing systems and document control processes.
- Assisted with office administration tasks such as filing paperwork or entering data into computer systems.
- Performed general office duties such as photocopying, faxing, mailing packages.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival at the office and provided them with necessary assistance during their stay.
- Answered phones and directed calls appropriately within the office setting.
- Answered customer inquiries about services offered by the office, fees, acceptable forms of payment.
- Maintained cleanliness of front office areas including lobby reception desk area.
DAYCARE PROVIDER
Knowledge Kollege Daycare
Tacoma
08.2000 - 07.2004
- Continuously supervised children during indoor and outdoor activities, while ensuring the creation and maintenance of safe learning and playing environments.
- Organized and executed activities schedules, developed daily routines, and instilled good hygiene habits into children's daily lives
- Observed and recorded children's behavior and progress, providing parents with written and verbal updates; promptly notifying them of any potential behavioral concerns.
- Conducted individual and group activities to develop social skills among participants.
- Maintained safety standards during all activities.
- Monitored participant behavior, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
AUTOMATION CLERK
Madigan Army Medical Center
Jackson
01.1900 - 08.2000
- Performed assigned daily routines such as restocking and loading/unloading
- Maintained efficient organization and retrieval of office documents for team members.
- Organized, monitored and replenished office supplies to reduce office inefficiencies.
- Managed loading of various medical instruments/tools.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Lincoln High School
06.1999
Skills
- Flexible
- Microsoft Word/Publisher
- Active Listening
- Multi-tasks
- Manages projects effectively
- Supportive
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Speaks effectively
- Shares credit
- Adaptive
- Greet visitors
- Answer phone calls
- Maintain records
- Team interaction
- Patience and Empathy
- Effective customer communication
- Time Management
Volunteer Experience
- Operation Longthrust Youth Summer Camp Program (20 yrs)
True Vine Community Church of God In Christ
Community-Based Camp Program for Youth Ages from 6-16
- Five Loaves & Two Fishes Food Bank (3 yrs)
True Vine Community Church of God in Christ
Community-Based Food & Clothing Bank
Training
- Heartsaver CPR, First Aid and AED
- Operation Excellence (OPEX) Training
- Guidance Techniques
- Creative Curriculum Training
- Planning Appropriate Activities
- Child/Youth Abuse/Neglect
- Sign in/out Procedures, Child Release Policy
References
Tamara Brooks
Director
McChord Child Development Center
253.982.4166
Venestia Mitchell, Co-worker
253.753.5637
Timeline
Office Administration
Sunny Raindrops
10.2023 - 12.2023
CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child and Development Center
11.2004 - Current
DAYCARE PROVIDER
Knowledge Kollege Daycare
08.2000 - 07.2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Lincoln High School
AUTOMATION CLERK
Madigan Army Medical Center
01.1900 - 08.2000
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