TARYN TARR-WOLFLA

100 West Annie Drive, Muncie, IN 47303 Home: 7653814334 Cell: 7654258478 ckdalc@gmail.com

Professional Summary
I am driven to inspire and teach children to be respectful, patient, independent, and positive. I am friendly and
energetic with 12 years experience in the childcare industry. I am approachable and successful with making
children and parents feel at ease. My strengths include parent education and conict resolution.

Skills
Managing classroom for diverse populations
Strong collaborator
Teaching/tutoring
TESOL certication (in process)
Tailoring curriculum plans
Positive learning environment

Eective time management

Age-Appropriate lesson planning
Team building
Exceptional organization
Employee scheduling
Excellent driving record

Work History
Owner/Lead Teacher, 09/2006 to Current
Creative Kids Daycare and Learning Center 100 West Annie Drive Munie, IN 47303
Implement reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Successfully build student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
Promote good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
Promote language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Keep classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
Administering medication and minor rst aid to sick and injured students.
Communicate regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Oer parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
Maintain daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Identify early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Maintain a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Address behavioral and learning issues with parents.
Engage with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
Use classroom observations to create wri en assessments of student performance.
Establish daily routines that are easy for the children to follow.
Coordinate parent-teacher conferences (3) times during the school year.
Give one-on-one a ention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Monitor students' educational progress with individual charts and les.
Foster reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Tailor lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Identify warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and report to parents.
Prepare instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and se ing up work areas.
Maintain head count and a endance sheets.
Report on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Owner/Care Provider, 07/1998 to 08/2003
Owner Tiny Tots
Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
Dressed children and changed diapers.
Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Established a safe play environment for the children.
Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the children.
Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.

Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.

Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
Managed an in-home daycare with 2 infants, and 4 toddlers.
Massage Therapist/Owner, 07/2000 to 08/2008
Nurturing Touch Therapeutic Massage 3500 Chadam Lane Muncie, IN 47304
Called clients to conrm upcoming appointments.
Coordinated all aspects of guest services, including supply monitoring and facility maintenance.
Restocked linen and laundry.
Transported soiled linens to the laundry facilities.
Followed through with client requests in a timely manner.
Entered customer demographic and preference data on computer database.
Handled guest complaints calmly and professionally.
Reported any unprofessional behavior from clients.
Provided clients with detailed instructions on how to ll out intake forms.
Prepared rst time guests over the phone for their selected services.
Kept S.O.A.P Charts up to date and led condentially.
Carefully maintained nancial ling system.
Remained polite when speaking with dicult guests on the phone.
Volleyball Coach , 12/2003 to 07/2005
River Rats 4713 N Hillsboro Rd New Castle, IN 47362
Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
Taught a range of sport-specic skills in a clear, safe manner.
Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in
Volleyball.
Recommended and ordered equipment, supplies and uniforms.
Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and the community.
Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline.

Education
Associate of Science: Family and Consumer Science , Current
Ivy Tech Community College - Muncie, 47305, IN

Certications
CPR Certied

References
Sue Godfrey, Professional
555 Minnetrista Blvd
Muncie, IN 47305
765.285.5556
Amanda Turvey, Professional
555 Annie Drive
Eaton, IN 47338
765.555.5557
Karen Minch, Personal
555 University Way
Muncie, IN 47305
765.285.5555