Tayzia Stark

3970 S Sumter Way, Boise, ID, 83709 | (208)-513-7577 | tayzia.stark@gmail.com

Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS | MAY 2020 | COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO
· Major: Elementary Education
· Related coursework:
o EDUC 120: Foundations of Education
o MATH 157 & 257: Math for Elementary Teachers
o SIGL 101 & 102: American Sign Language
o EDUC 200: Education Around the World
o EDUC 230: Intro to Special Education
o EDUC 220: Diversity in the Schools
o EDUC 280: Teaching and Field Experience
o PSYC 201: Child and Adolescent Development

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT
· I have practiced business, restaurant, and classroom management skills over the years, giving me
valuable experiences that have prepared me for a wide variety of difficult situations

ACADEMICS
· I am very passionate about education and graduated with my Associate of Arts in Elementary
Education with a ***3.926*** GPA.

COMMUNICATION
· I have strong oral and written communication skills that allow me to build strong connections and
communicate effectively with others.

ADAPTABILITY
· Creativity and problem-solving skills allow me to adapt quickly and effectively in difficult situations.

Experience
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT | SEPTEMBER 2019-CURRENT
· Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals as indicated in the lesson plans
left by the teacher
· Uphold a safe, orderly environment
· Establish classroom environments to be conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students
· Engaging students positively and effectively by using various classroom management strategies
· Adaptability in unforeseen circumstances
· Proficient in use of school technology
· Teaching and caring for students of various age groups and abilities
· Flexibility in covering various positions and subject areas

ASSISTANT MANAGER | FRED MEYER JEWELERS | AUGUST 2016-AUGUST 2017

· Motivate and support employees to help them succeed
· Help plan and prepare for Diamond Party events, that allowed us to generate thousands in extra sales
through custom and designer pieces of jewelry
· Maintain customer loyalty by solving customer service issues
· Train new employees
· Assist with inventory management
· Perform opening and closing duties
· Communicate with goldsmiths to ensure customers’ jewelry repairs/customizations are satisfactory

SALES PROFESSIONAL | FRED MEYER JEWELERS | MARCH 2014-JANUARY 2019

· Demonstrate commitment to customer service
· Add new clientele while maintaining loyalty with existing customers
· Create a personalized buying experience for each customer
· Assist customers in finding the perfect piece to fit their special occasion
· Perform opening and closing duties
· Assist customers in creating custom pieces at Diamond Party events
· Meet monthly sales goals

HOUSEWARES SECTION HEAD | SMITH’S MARKETPLACE | MARCH 2015-DECEMBER 2015

· Provide exceptional customer service and resolve any customer issues
· Knowledgeable about housewares products to help meet customers’ needs
· Maintain the visual appearance of the housewares department by creating appealing displays and
keeping the department clean and organized
· Perform opening, freight, and inventory duties

TODDLER CLASS TEACHER/CAREGIVER | WEST JORDAN CHILD CENTER | APRIL 2013-

OCTOBER 2014
· Ensure the daily care of every child by following state and company standards
· Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized
· Help with meal and snack preparation, feeding children, and modeling table manners at family-style
meals
· Create a safe environment for the children to learn, play, and grow
· Foster relationships and establish excellent communication with children and their families to ensure a
positive and respectful atmosphere
· Teach life-skills to toddlers in an engaging and creative manner

SUPERVISOR | PIE HOLE | JULY 2012-MARCH 2013

· Provide excellent customer service and resolve any customer issues
· Train new employees
· Accurately take and prepare customer food and drink orders

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· Create customer loyalty by consistently creating delicious food and providing an exceptional dining
experience
· Solve employee conflicts
· Create weekly schedules
· Invent unique, creative pizzas
· Motivate employees to work hard, provide excellent customer service, and be creative
· Ensure a clean, safe work environment

CHEF/WAITRESS | PIER 49 SAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH PIZZA | OCTOBER 2010-JULY

2012
· Orchestrate a positive guest-oriented environment by assisting customers in a timely and efficient
manner
· Create customer loyalty by consistently creating delicious food and providing an exceptional dining
experience
· Perform opening, closing, food preparation, and serving duties
· Work as a team with cooks and waitstaff to ensure a positive and efficient environment
· Ensure customers are satisfied and resolve any issues

ASSISTANT TEACHER | CHIEF JOSEPH ELEMENTARY | SEPTEMBER 2008-MAY 2010

· Through Meridian High School’s elementary education courses, I was able to spend my last class of each
day during my junior and senior years assisting in a first-grade classroom.
· Develop engaging and creative lesson plans
· Grade papers to help monitor the needs and progress of each student
· Some teaching practice/experience
· Provide one-on-one instruction for struggling students
· Observe and learn from an exceptional teacher’s methods and interactions with students

CHILD CARE | VARIOUS FAMILIES | MAY 2004-OCTOBER 2010

· Worked with many families over the years caring for children from infants to preteens
· Assisted children with homework across multiple subjects and grade levels
· Used creative, interactive, and engaging methods to encourage learning and development
· Planned fun, age-appropriate activities
· Provided basic care such as feeding, cleaning, teaching manners and basic skills, and creating and
carrying out routines
· Manage time effectively to ensure daily routine needs were met and children were in bed on time
· Pick children up from school
· Cooking and light housekeeping duties

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