Tajauna Carter
New Albany
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with several years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Rainbow Learning Center
New Albany
11.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Developed lesson plans based on state standards to ensure academic rigor.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.
- Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
Preschool Teacher
Toyota’s Children’s Learning Center
Blue Springs
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Implemented creative activities to enhance children's cognitive skills.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to promote social and emotional growth.
STEM Teacher
Ashland Elementary School
Benton
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated technology-based activities to enhance student learning.
- Implemented measures designed to increase diversity within the school's sciences department.
- Supervised student research projects involving data collection and analysis techniques.
- Attended professional development seminars focused on new developments in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- Encouraged students to engage in extracurricular activities related to STEM disciplines.
- Integrated project-based learning into classroom activities for a more hands-on approach.
Store Manager
Cato Fashions
New Albany
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 08.2024 - 04.2026
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northeast Community College
Booneville, MS05-2022
High School Diploma -
Myrtle Attendance Center
Myrtle, MS05-2016
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Montessori methodology
- Child supervision
- Tactile teaching methods
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Toyota’s Children’s Learning Center
12.2025 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Mississippi State University
08.2024 - 04.2026
STEM Teacher
Ashland Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2025
Pre-K Teacher
Rainbow Learning Center
11.2018 - Current
Store Manager
Cato Fashions
01.2016 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Myrtle Attendance Center