Tahj Mason
Pasadena
Summary
Caring and dedicated Childcare Provider with 10 years of experience supporting children’s safety, growth, and development through age-appropriate activities. Skilled in behavior intervention, conflict resolution, and fostering positive social-emotional skills. Strong communicator with both families and educational teams, with proven ability to adapt to different environments and responsibilities. Organized, proactive, and eager to learn new skills, with the flexibility to apply expertise across childcare, education, and other professional settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Cross-Country Education
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Cared for children at the starting ages of 6 months to 5 years old in nurturing and age-appropriate ways.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Westmoreland Academy
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
House/Pet Sitter
Private Care
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Occupied personal residences to maintain security of property and oversee necessary business and repair transactions during temporary absence of owner.
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming and wiping down bathrooms.
- Collected, forwarded or signed for mail, packages or home services.
Camp Counselor
Camp Sunshine
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Cosmetology
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12-2026
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, CA05.2015
Skills
- Group leadership
- Emotional development
- Verbal Communication Skills
- CPR Training
- Data collection and analysis
- Behavior modification techniques
- Analytical approach
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Documentation and reporting
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Strategy development
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Cross-Country Education
04.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher's Aide
Westmoreland Academy
02.2019 - 03.2022
Camp Counselor
Camp Sunshine
05.2017 - 08.2017
House/Pet Sitter
Private Care
01.2016 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Associate of Science - Cosmetology
Pasadena City College
A little Insight
- Committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and skill development
- Passion for reading and expanding knowledge across various subjects
- Appreciation for nature through outdoor activities and exploration
- Enjoyment of creative outlets including dancing, singing (karaoke), and music
- Active lifestyle with interests in hiking, beach, and fitness
- Enthusiastic about cultural enrichment through museums, films, and the arts
- Dedicated to fostering positive connections and learning from diverse experiences
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