Tia Wagner

International Kindergarten Teacher

Talent

Chula Vista, CAMember since October 24, 2026

Greeting and assisting people, answering questions, handling concerns with patieClear verbal and written communication, including one-on-one conversations, grouWorked daily with international families and colleaguesProblem solvingStay calm and resourceful in fast-paced, unpredictable situationsOrganization and time managementPlanned and ran daily schedules, events, and activities for groups of up to 26 pTeamwork and leadershipTrained, mentored, and supervised colleagues; led a team of six through a major Safeguarding, health and safety, and blood-borne pathogens trainedQuickly learn new systems; trained a team of six on new software during Covid-19

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About

Friendly, dependable communicator with 10+ years of experience in the US and Europe welcoming people, managing busy schedules, and solving problems calmly under pressure. Skilled at building trust with families and guests from many cultures and language backgrounds, explaining information clearly, and keeping a space running smoothly. Seeking a guest-facing or customer service role in hospitality, front desk, or food service.

Experience

International Kindergarten Teacher - Sunny Canadian International School - Czech Republic

(2024 - 2026-08)

Welcomed and supported a class of 14 children and their families each day in an international, multilingual community
Communicated regularly with parents through conferences, written progress reports, and day-to-day conversations
Planned and coordinated whole-school events, balancing logistics, schedules, and many people's needs
Adapted communication and service to different ages, languages, and needs

Kindergarten Teacher - Villa Luna International Kindergarten and Nursery - Czech Republic

(2023 - 2024)

Cared for a class of 12 children while keeping a safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment
Designed and led parent workshops, presenting information clearly to groups of adults

Elementary Teacher - Campbell STEM Elementary School - Alaska

(2018 - 2023)

Managed busy classrooms of 21 to 26 students while juggling multiple priorities and responding to needs as they came up
Led a team of six instructors through technology training during Covid-19, helping everyone adapt quickly to new systems
Supervised and mentored a teaching assistant
Led two staff training sessions and helped expand the school's STEM program
Partnered with families, specialists, and colleagues to solve problems and support individual needs

Freelance Tutor - Self-employed

(2015 - 2018)