Tyson Shores
tysonshores@utexas.edu
(254) 224 7289
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences
• Concentration in Early Childhood
EXPERIENCE
Boys & Girls Club of Austin, Austin TX April 2015- Present
• Program and implement arts and crafts activities
• Oversee computer lab or outdoor activities when needed
• Mentor middle and high school aged young ladies
• Teaching youth ways to redirect and control their emotions
• Giving youth tips on how to use resources to help them succeed
University of Texas Child Development Center, TX September 2014-May 2015
Student Teacher Assistant
• Assist lead teachers with setting up for activities, lunch and snack
• Release lead and assistant teachers for breaks
• Use positive language when speaking with children
• Help children solve problems when needed
• Caring for infants by changing diapers, feeding and socializing
• Practicing strict sanitation guidelines
Waco Family YMCA, Waco TX June 2014 – August 2014, December 2014- January 2015
Summer Camp Counselor, Afterschool Counselor & Child Watch
• Lead a group of 10- 20 Pre K/ Kindergarten children through snack, stations, outdoor activities and classroom games
• Resolving problems between children and implementing disciplinary actions
• Providing first aid
• Writing incident and parent communication reports to inform parents
• Comforting children 6weeks- 8 years old and helping them adjust to the environment of the YMCA’s Child Watch room
• Making sure the needs of the infants, toddlers and children were met
Cleaning and disinfecting play areas, toys and changing tables
University of Texas Child Development Center, TX September 2014-May 2015
Student Teacher Assistant
• Assist lead teachers with setting up for activities, lunch and snack
• Release lead and assistant teachers for breaks
• Use positive language when speaking with children
• Help children solve problems when needed
• Caring for infants by changing diapers, feeding and socializing
• Practicing strict sanitation guidelines
Department of Asian Studies Spring 2013, Fall 2013- Spring 2014
Student Worker
• Working in a diverse environment with a culture very different from my own
• Communicating information effectively to professors, students and prospective students in person and over the phone
• Setting up for events and cleaning up afterwards
• Printing, scanning, organizing and filing paperwork
• Printing, copying and scanning books and brochures
Department of Human Development and Family Sciences Project SEED Spring 2014
Research Assistant (RA)
• Taking detailed notes in lecture and during meetings with professor conducting project
• Planning and conducting make up sessions for RAs that missed lectures
• Thoroughly communicating information to other RAs
• Programming Google Voice, Chrome and Chat onto computers
• Packing and mailing out annual news letters
SKILLS
• Able to understand that every child has different needs
• Stepping outside of myself and getting to the child’s level in order to give them the opportunity to express themselves and
feel a sense of comfort around me
• Teaching and helping children solve problems they have with peers
• Work proficiently on Mac and PC
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Communicate information effectively
• Proficient listener
• Complete a list of task in a timely manner
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/LEADERSHIP
• Explore UT March 2012 and March 2013
− Greeted school buses with families and students from all grade levels by walking onto the buses to hand out
information packages and getting them excited for their visit on the university’s campus
• Josephine Houston Elementary School Fall Festival November 2013
− Watched over the balloon and dart activity by explaining rules to children and parents, making sure the area was
clear before darts could be thrown, encouraging the children and handing out prizes to those that won

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    Tyson Shores tysonshores@utexas.edu (254) 2247289 EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences • Concentration in Early Childhood EXPERIENCE Boys & Girls Club of Austin, Austin TX April 2015- Present • Program and implement arts and crafts activities • Oversee computer lab or outdoor activities when needed • Mentor middle and high school aged young ladies • Teaching youth ways to redirect and control their emotions • Giving youth tips on how to use resources to help them succeed University of Texas Child Development Center, TX September 2014-May 2015 Student Teacher Assistant • Assist lead teachers with setting up for activities, lunch and snack • Release lead and assistant teachers for breaks • Use positive language when speaking with children • Help children solve problems when needed • Caring for infants by changing diapers, feeding and socializing • Practicing strict sanitation guidelines Waco Family YMCA, Waco TX June 2014 – August 2014, December 2014- January 2015 Summer Camp Counselor, Afterschool Counselor & Child Watch • Lead a group of 10- 20 Pre K/ Kindergarten children through snack, stations, outdoor activities and classroom games • Resolving problems between children and implementing disciplinary actions • Providing first aid • Writing incident and parent communication reports to inform parents • Comforting children 6weeks- 8 years old and helping them adjust to the environment of the YMCA’s Child Watch room • Making sure the needs of the infants, toddlers and children were met
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    Cleaning and disinfectingplay areas, toys and changing tables University of Texas Child Development Center, TX September 2014-May 2015 Student Teacher Assistant • Assist lead teachers with setting up for activities, lunch and snack • Release lead and assistant teachers for breaks • Use positive language when speaking with children • Help children solve problems when needed • Caring for infants by changing diapers, feeding and socializing • Practicing strict sanitation guidelines Department of Asian Studies Spring 2013, Fall 2013- Spring 2014 Student Worker • Working in a diverse environment with a culture very different from my own • Communicating information effectively to professors, students and prospective students in person and over the phone • Setting up for events and cleaning up afterwards • Printing, scanning, organizing and filing paperwork • Printing, copying and scanning books and brochures Department of Human Development and Family Sciences Project SEED Spring 2014 Research Assistant (RA) • Taking detailed notes in lecture and during meetings with professor conducting project • Planning and conducting make up sessions for RAs that missed lectures • Thoroughly communicating information to other RAs • Programming Google Voice, Chrome and Chat onto computers • Packing and mailing out annual news letters SKILLS • Able to understand that every child has different needs • Stepping outside of myself and getting to the child’s level in order to give them the opportunity to express themselves and feel a sense of comfort around me • Teaching and helping children solve problems they have with peers • Work proficiently on Mac and PC • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel • Communicate information effectively • Proficient listener
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    • Complete alist of task in a timely manner COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/LEADERSHIP • Explore UT March 2012 and March 2013 − Greeted school buses with families and students from all grade levels by walking onto the buses to hand out information packages and getting them excited for their visit on the university’s campus • Josephine Houston Elementary School Fall Festival November 2013 − Watched over the balloon and dart activity by explaining rules to children and parents, making sure the area was clear before darts could be thrown, encouraging the children and handing out prizes to those that won