Tanya Carpenter
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dynamic early childhood educator, with a proven track record in teaching, skilled in lesson planning, and behavior management. Adept at fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student engagement through creative activities. Committed to effective parent communication and tailored student assessments, ensuring each child's developmental needs are met.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Children's Village Daycare
Fort Wayne, Indiana
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in daily classroom activities and lesson preparations.
- Supervised children during playtime to ensure safety and engagement.
- Organized educational materials to support lesson plans and activities.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance learning and social skills.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
- Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment for children.
- Observed student interactions to provide feedback to teaching staff on behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Primary Teacher
Early Childhood Alliance
Fort Wayne, Indiana
06.2009 - 12.2022
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse early childhood learners.
- Facilitated interactive learning activities to promote cognitive development.
- Assessed student progress and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational journeys.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage positive interactions.
Primary Teacher
Simpson Academy & Child Care
Fort Wayne, Indiana
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse early childhood learners.
- Facilitated interactive learning activities to promote cognitive development.
- Assessed student progress and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational journeys.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage positive interactions.
Primary Teacher
Pine Hills Daycare
Fort Wayne, Indiana
05.2002 - 05.2007
- Facilitated interactive learning activities to promote cognitive development.
- Assessed student progress and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational journeys.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student performance at parent-teacher meetings.
Primary Teacher
Lamb Ministries
Fort Wayne, Indiana
06.2001 - 05.2002
- Built structure, order and calm environment by enforcing rules for behavior and procedures of learning.
- Created interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
- Engaged with children individually to meet emotional and physical needs.
- Incorporated art projects into lessons to enhance understanding of subject matter.
- Developed classroom library and resources to encourage a love of reading and learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Snider High School
Fort Wayne, IN06-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel Management
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Autism experience
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Curriculum development
- Early childhood education
- Special education
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Skills development
- First aid and CPR
- Parent and caregiver communication
- Educational assessment
- Child development
- Presentation skills
- Computer skills
- Basic math
- Data entry
- Organization skills
- Microsoft office
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills enhancement
- Time management
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- First-Aid CPR
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Children's Village Daycare
01.2023 - Current
Primary Teacher
Early Childhood Alliance
06.2009 - 12.2022
Primary Teacher
Simpson Academy & Child Care
05.2007 - 05.2009
Primary Teacher
Pine Hills Daycare
05.2002 - 05.2007
Primary Teacher
Lamb Ministries
06.2001 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Snider High School
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel Management
Ivy Tech Community College
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