Caitlin Parker
Platte City,Missouri
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on fostering positive family dynamics and child development. Skilled in curriculum development, active listening, and effective communication. Reliable and responsive to evolving needs, creating supportive and engaging educational environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
In Home Childcare
11.2022 - Current
- Communicate with parents regarding their child's achievements or concerns
- Ensure child safety through careful supervision
- Prepare healthy foods and beverages for children based on dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Foster creativity with a variety of arts and crafts projects
- Enforce rules and manage behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Enhance children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions
- Implement daily routines to establish consistency
Parent Educator
Parents as Teachers
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Designed and prepared developmentally appropriate activities tailored to individual needs for implementation during home visits
- Administered Ages and Stages screenings and Dial 4 screenings
- Enhanced parent-child relationships by providing individualized support and resources tailored to each family's needs
- Completed family reports using Penelope Data Management System
- Collaborated with other Parent Educators to design and coordinate engaging group connections
- Engaged and recruited families to participate in the Parents as Teachers program
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and assessment results
- Contributed to increased school readiness among children through ongoing developmental assessments and targeted interventions
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Joseph School District, Carden Park
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations, demonstrating appropriate conduct, and enforcing established rules and consequences
- Executed lesson plans aligned with Missouri Learning Standards
- Collaborated with other teachers, social workers and behavior therapists about student needs
- Assessed students to record progress made throughout the year
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking
First Grade Teacher
St. Joseph School District, Hall
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with teaching partners regarding lessons and data
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development
- Fulfilled guidelines set forth by the Common Core
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Joseph School District, Hall
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Promoted and improved learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons
- Utilized assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress
- Enhanced classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement strategy, leading to more conducive learning environment
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences and communicated with parents regarding student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
- Implemented school district curriculum and best practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Early Childhood
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12.2011
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum development
- Home visiting
- Educational planning
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Self Employed
In Home Childcare
11.2022 - Current
Parent Educator
Parents as Teachers
07.2017 - 07.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Joseph School District, Carden Park
05.2014 - 05.2017
First Grade Teacher
St. Joseph School District, Hall
05.2013 - 05.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Joseph School District, Hall
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Early Childhood
Northwest Missouri State University
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