TAMARA ALEXANDER

*** ******** ** *** *, Columbia, SC

267-***-**** ady84y@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Preschool Teacher with Associates-level Education More than 3-years’ experience providing dedicated, professional, and child-centered daycare services. Pursued an associates-level degree and received 200+ hours of intensive childcare training to prepare for success as a Preschool Teacher. Increased child safety by consistently monitoring and observing their behavior. Recognized by parents as a consistent, dependable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented professional that works hard to promote the growth and development of their child.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

West Philadelphia Skills Initiative – Philadelphia, PA 2018 Preschool Teacher Training Program

● Accepted into this award-winning, highly-selective, and competitive training program to develop the relevant soft skills required for on-the-job success as a Preschool Teacher

● Received broad exposure to the high professional standards and culture of Drexel University, as well as other industry-leading, early education providers

● Refined a wide range of relevant skill sets, such as customer service, workplace safety, and time management, through hands-on practice, team exercises, and group projects Ultimate Medical Academy – Philadelphia, PA 2016 - 2018 Pursued Medical Administrative Assistant Associate’s Degree – Dean’s List & Honor Roll CISP Educational Center – Philadelphia, PA 2015

General Equivalency Diploma

CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE

Private Duty Childcare - Philadelphia, PA 2011 - 2014 Childcare Worker

● Increased overall child safety by remaining constantly aware of and alert to their behavior and quickly intervening as appropriate; documented all daily activities and behaviors

● Effectively created and delivered age-appropriate exercises, games, and educational activities to foster their academic, emotional, and social development

● Earned the trust and respect of parents and guardians, and strictly followed all special instructions and guidelines; provided detailed updates about their child’s activities each day

● Incorporated culturally diverse material to encourage an appreciation for varying viewpoints

● Recognized by parents as a consistent, dependable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented child care professional that works hard to promote the growth and development of their child Chesterbrook Academy- Philadelphia, PA 2018- 2020

Assistant Teacher

● Create, manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.

● Assist the Lead Teacher to create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students.

● Maintained a healthy and safe environment.

● Communicate positively with students, parents and staff.

● Participated collaboratively with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and collective/individual interest of the staff and student body. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NHS Human Services - Philadelphia, PA 2015 - 2022

Direct Care Worker

● Creatively provided recreational and growth-oriented activities customized to the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and medical/mental health conditions

● Delivered one-on-one supervision to individuals with disabilities to ensure their complete and total safety in a residential center and in the community; immediately redirected any negative behavior

● Maintained a safe and hazard-free living space for patients by completing housekeeping tasks, collecting laundry, changing linens, and sanitizing bathrooms

● Developed lasting bonds with patients, and recognized as an invaluable asset and resource in their life Chesterbrook Academy- Philadelphia, PA 2019 - 2020 School Cook

● Plans and follows approved menus that are nutritionally sound, making substitutions as needed, keeps accurate inventory records and places food order, all within the center food budget..

● Maintains effective, safe storage of food, cooking and serving supplies, equipment and utensils, and cleaning supplies in accordance with state and/or local regulations.

● Keeps the refrigerator, stove and hood, can opener and other appliances clean and in good working order.

● Cleans the kitchen counters and shelves.

● Lifts and carries bulk food appropriately when delivered and stores food on shelves above and below counter level in accordance with safety guidelines.

● Keeps accurate meal and snack count records as required per district/region guidelines.

● Utilizes FIFO (first in–first out) food storage system.

● Follows all local regulatory health, safety and hygiene procedures.

● Effectively monitors and prepares food quantities daily and in accordance with SEG and local regulations.

● Serves food quantities and sizes which are age appropriate and based on the number of children eating that day.

● Adheres to child food allergy requirements, and/or any special dietary needs, and keeps an updated list in the kitchen.

● Washes and sanitizes dishes and cookware using the sanitizer machine or local sanitizing methods as determined by the local Health Department.

Oaks Integrated Care - Willingboro, NJ 2023

Residential Assistant

● Creatively provided recreational and growth-oriented activities customized to the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and medical/mental health conditions

● Delivered one-on-one supervision to individuals with intellectual disabilities to ensure their complete and total safety in a residential center and in the community; immediately redirected any negative behavior

● Maintained a safe and hazard-free living space for patients by completing housekeeping tasks, collecting laundry, changing linens, and sanitizing bathrooms

● Developed lasting bonds with patients, and recognized as an invaluable asset and resource in their life

● Prepared daily healthy meals and snacks for the residents of Turner Lane Group Home. Certifications

● Servsafe Manager

● First Aid/CPR/AED

● ACT Workkeys NCRC (Gold)

● Mandated & Permissive Reporting

● Health & Safety Basics

● Home Health Aide

● Clean Background Check

All certificates available upon request.

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