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Tyra Anderson

Richton Park,IL

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with 2.5 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Teacher

Bright Horizons
11.2022 - Current
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.

Daycare Teacher

Bright Horizons
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Medical Scribe

IScribe MD
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Collected required documents to prepare discharge and release summaries of patients.
  • Handled multiple projects simultaneously, providing clients with prompt and high-quality service.
  • Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
  • Reviewed and edited transcripts to verify and provide accurate and complete information.

Direct Support Professional

1st Choice Family Services
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Sales Associate

Macy's
06.2017 - 12.2020
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
2025

Associate of Arts - Education

Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Progress Monitoring
  • Excel proficiency
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Strong computer skills
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Nutrition
  • Time Management

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

Bright Horizons
11.2022 - Current

Daycare Teacher

Bright Horizons
07.2021 - 07.2022

Medical Scribe

IScribe MD
01.2021 - 07.2021

Direct Support Professional

1st Choice Family Services
12.2020 - 07.2021

Sales Associate

Macy's
06.2017 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Chicago State University

Associate of Arts - Education

Harold Washington College

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