Tyra Edwards
Ville Platte
Summary
Dedicated Early Head Start Teacher with a track record of fostering child development and enhancing student social-emotional growth at Save the Children. Excelled in curriculum planning and parent-teacher communication, significantly boosting learning outcomes. Skilled in first aid and CPR, ensuring a safe learning environment. Passionate about employing positive reinforcement and goal-setting strategies to support diverse learners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Save the Children
11.2021 - Current
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Coordinated school events like family nights or field trips to build community connections between families, teachers, and administrators.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, and creative arts to engage students fully in the educational process.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
CNA
Prairie Manor Care Center
12.2020 - 11.2021
CNA
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ville Platte High
Ville Platte, LA05-2019
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Goal setting
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson implementation
- Special needs support
- Child observation
- First aid and CPR
- Developmental tracking
Certification
CDA certificate
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Save the Children
11.2021 - Current
CNA
Prairie Manor Care Center
12.2020 - 11.2021
CNA
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
06.2020 - 12.2020
CDA certificate
High School Diploma -
Ville Platte High
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