Tamara E. Care Companion in Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Tamara Denise Evans
PSC94 Box 1249
APOAE 09824
Telephone:  937 207 6210
Email:  tamaradevans@hotmail.com
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:  Family Care Provider
 
 
SUMMARY

Over 6 years of professional experience working with children.

Over 15 years of volunteer experience in working with children and seniors.

Personal and persuasive in communicating with management, staff, families, and the      community.

Proven skill in persevering to solve work related, family, and staffing problems.

Self motivated and confident in making independent decisions.

Very well organized and able to meet deadlines.
 
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Country of Citizenship: United States of America
Veteran Status:  Veteran of theUnited StatesAir Force
Military Spouse:  Military Spouse since 2004
Civil Service Status:  No prior civil service appointment
Secret Security Clearance
 
 
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant , January 2011 to present
Incirlik Youth Programs
39 FSS/FSFY
Unit7075 Box 165
APOAE 09824
Non Appropriated Funds Flex Employee - CY03 $12.25/hr - 30 hours per week
Marcus Grothues  (Comm) 90 322 316 6689 / (DSN) 676 6670

Plans, coordinates and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth

Assist children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills

Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.

Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors and volunteers. 
 
 
 
Child and Youth Program Assistant , January 2011 to present
IncirlikChildDevelopmentCenter
39 FSS/FSFC
Unit7075 Box 165
APOAE 09824
Non Appropriated Funds Flex Employee – CY03 $12.25/hr – As needed basis
Marcus Grothues (Comm) 90 322 316 6689 / DSN 676 6553

Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children. 

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques under the NAEYC.

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events.
 
Family Child Care Provider , March 2008 – September 2010 374 FSS/FSFF
Unit 5119, Bldg. 3001 APO AP 96328-5119  
Self Employed – Full Day/Part Day Preschool – Module Training Completed
Geraldine Black-Horton, (Comm) 011 81 3117 55 8810 / (DSN) 315 225 8810

Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials.

Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. 

Promotes and models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices. 
 
Substitute Teacher , November 2008 – October 2010
           YokotaMiddle   School
DoDDS-P/J (YM) Unit 5072 APO AP 96328-5072
            Diana Cameron Comm 011 81 3117 55 9671 / DSN 225 9671

Followed teaching programs set by regular teachers and prepared outlines when necessary.

Fostered safe, positive and supportive learning environments.

Communitcated effectively with colleagues in team teaching activities and participated in general school duties as requested.
 
Assistant Coordinator/Mentoring, (Non Profit) August 2005 – August 2006
Youth Empowerment Services, Inc                                                                                  2427MidlandPark Road, Building 500
North Charleston,South Carolina29406                                                                                           Roslin J. Fields  (843) 767 9969
           
 
 
 
Supply Technician, Senior Airman, February 2000 – September 2004
United StatesAir Force
Osan Air Base,RepublicofKorea
Charles Bennett (915) 849 9803

Managed supplies and equipment for which the Chief of Supply has storage and inventory responsibilities

Performed and supervised standard base supply system operations

Researched inventory balance discrepancies to resolve errors and ensure record integrity

Compiled and maintained monthly reports on warehouse stock and requisitions
 
 
EDUCATION
Licensed Practical Nurse – Nancy J. Knight School of Nursing – 2007
B.A., Early Childhood Education Administration –AshfordUniversity- Present
 
 
TRAINING
CPR and First Aid Certified
Food Handlers Certification
Child Abuse Prevention
Leadership in Child & Youth Programs
Specialized Military Training
 
 
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
            Typing Speed: 55 words per minute
            Public Speaking
            Teaching Experience (Children & Youth Ministry)
           
 
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
            Torch Club Advisor – Boys and Girls Club ofAmerica
            Incirlik Spouses Group
            Red Cross
            Children, Youth, and Teen Ministry (Teaching Christian Education)