Caitlin Vaughn
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 11 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Lake Tarpon Learning Center
2023.10 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Utilized age-appropriate assessment tools to track developmental milestones, informing tailored instruction.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum that fostered cognitive, social, and emotional growth in two-year-old students.
- Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates and progress reports.
Child Care Worker
Poplar Christian Learning Academy
2022.03 - Current
- While at PCLA, I held many different roles
- I was a lead teacher in the 2 year old classroom, responsible for lesson planning for the class, as well as potty training and other daily activities
- I then moved into a floater role, and was moved into multiple different classrooms when needed
- I also worked in the cafeteria for a time, helping prepare school lunches and snacks.
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Little Hands Child Care And Development Center
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Improved student behavior by implementing positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
- Provided ongoing support to children with special needs, working closely with families and specialists to meet individual goals.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices and improve overall teaching strategies.
Child care worker
Deep Creek United Methodist Church Child Care Center
2012.07 - 2015.05
- I worked as an assistant teacher in the infant room when hired
- I was responsible for feeding, changing diapers and caring for 5-6 infants, aged 6 weeks to a year old
- From there, I switched to the preschool class as a lead teacher, working with 2-3 year olds
- I was responsible for lesson planning, as well as potty training and other daily activities.
Hostess
Applebees
2012.04 - 2012.07
- I was a hostess responsible for greeting and seating guests, as well as buzzing tables and answering phone calls
Education
High school diploma or equivalent -
Deep Creek High school
Chesapeake, VA06.2011
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Health and safety practices
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Nap time management
- Professional Development Commitment
- Potty Training Assistance
- Gross Motor Skill Development
Timeline
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Lake Tarpon Learning Center
2023.10 - Current
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Little Hands Child Care And Development Center
2022.10 - 2023.04
Child Care Worker
Poplar Christian Learning Academy
2022.03 - Current
Child care worker
Deep Creek United Methodist Church Child Care Center
2012.07 - 2015.05
Hostess
Applebees
2012.04 - 2012.07
High school diploma or equivalent -
Deep Creek High school
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