Caitlin Longenecker
Manheim,PA
Summary
Dedicated to creating a love of learning in children and fostering a nurturing, child-centered environment. A compassionate and creative educator with a knack for engaging students, developing inclusive lesson plans, and integrating technology into the classroom. Experienced in various educational settings, excelling both independently and as part of a teaching team. Proficient in using classroom and online technologies to make learning engaging and fun. Passionate about working with children, always eager to learn new things, and quick to adapt, bringing the skills and dedication needed for a teaching role. Experience as a Teacher's Assistant and support staff at Baron Elementary School has sharpened my abilities in student engagement, lesson development, and inclusive education. Committed to ensuring every student feels supported and thrives both academically and personally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
Baron Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Assists lead teacher in managing and organizing the classroom by preparing lesson materials and activities, and providing one-on-one or small group support to learners.
- Supports curriculum implementation through guided activities and instruction, reinforcing learning concepts introduced by the lead teacher and facilitating developmentally appropriate educational activities.
- Maintains classroom discipline by implementing behavior management strategies, encouraging positive behavior and social interactions among students, and addressing behavioral issues calmly and effectively.
Teaching Assistant/Teacher
U-GRO Learning Centres
09.2009 - 06.2015
- Started as a teaching assistant and progressed to head teacher in the 3-year-old classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Utilized proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to keep students on-task.
- Performed staff monitoring duties, including overseeing recess, lunch, and daily student intake and dismissal.
Cosmetologist
Transformations Salon & Spa
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
Data Entry Clerk
PA State System Of Higher Education
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Scanned documents and saved them in the database to keep records of essential organizational information
- Sorted documents and maintained an organized filing process
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents
Education
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2024
High school or equivalent -
Manheim Central High School
Manheim, PA08.2009
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Mount Joy, PA08.2009
Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Curriculum Implementation
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Adaptability
- Classroom Management
- Patience and Empathy
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher's Assistant
Baron Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Cosmetologist
Transformations Salon & Spa
11.2009 - 05.2012
Teaching Assistant/Teacher
U-GRO Learning Centres
09.2009 - 06.2015
Data Entry Clerk
PA State System Of Higher Education
05.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
High school or equivalent -
Manheim Central High School
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
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