Houston, Texas
Tyia R. Jackson
Early Childhood Development Teacher
Calm under pressure, patient by nature, and happiest when a classroom feels light and playful. I help young children learn, grow, and discover something new every day.
- CPR certified, adult & infant
- First Aid certified
- Renewed Sept 2026
About me
I'm an early childhood teacher with hands-on experience at five Houston-area preschools and child care centers, working with every age from infants to 12-year-olds. I've designed weekly lesson plans, led reading classes for preschoolers, coached physical education, and built activities that teach children to solve problems on their own.
I'm a fast learner who follows direction well, works easily on diverse teams, and communicates openly with parents and coworkers. I hold an Associate of Arts in Teaching from Lone Star College.
What I bring
- Weekly lesson planning, and following provided curriculum
- Behavioral charting and emotional support
- Individual progress tracking for each child
- Detailed daily reports for parents
- Organizing field trips for school-age children
- Music, art, and movement activities
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience
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2024 to 2026
Career break: family
Stepped away from the classroom to care for my two young children. Renewed my CPR and First Aid certifications in September 2026 and I'm ready to return.
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Apr 2023 to Dec 2023
PE Coach
Family of Faith Preschool · Cypress, TX
- Taught physical education to preschool and after-school students.
- Wrote detailed daily reports on each child's activities.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
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Jun 2019 to Feb 2020
Teacher, after school
KidsRKids · Tomball, TX
- Led reading classes for preschool-aged children.
- Handled school pick-up and drop-off for after-school students.
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Feb 2018 to Jun 2019
Teacher, 2½ years and after school
Sonlight Daycare · Houston, TX
- Brought music and art into daily activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Carefully monitored children's play activities.
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Mar 2017 to Sep 2017
Teacher, ages 2 to 3
Zion Lutheran Child Care for Early Development · Tomball, TX
- Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Taught healthy personal habits and organized games, puzzles, and recreation.
- Stayed current on toy and child-product recalls and safety warnings.
- Dressed and diapered infants and toddlers.
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Jun 2015 to Feb 2017
Teacher, infant to 12 years
Kids Learning and Laughing Center · Tomball, TX
- Tracked each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Administered medications and kept accurate records.
- Prepared meals with organic and natural ingredients to promote good health.
- Kept a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
Education
- Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
- Lone Star College · Houston, TX
- High School Diploma
- Tomball Memorial High School · Tomball, TX · 2014
Certifications
- CPR, adult and infant (renewed September 2026)
- First Aid (renewed September 2026)
Beyond the classroom
- Taekwondo: 3rd-degree black belt
- Basketball: College, AAU, Varsity, and District MVP
- Track: Varsity
- First Metropolitan Church: Youth Mentor
- Member: National Society of High School Scholars
Let's talk
I'm looking for my next early childhood teaching role in the Houston area. Call me or send an email.