Carol Hamilton
805 Pecks Ridge Rd,KY
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record at Licking Valley Head Start, adept in classroom organization and verbal communication. Expertise in fostering educational and emotional growth, demonstrated through effective teacher support and parent-teacher communication. Excels in fast-paced environments, leveraging punctuality and computer skills to enhance learning outcomes and streamline administrative tasks.
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid foundation in early childhood education and classroom support. Assisted in creating engaging learning environments and fostering positive child development. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills in managing classroom activities.
Highly organized education professional with background in early childhood support and nurturing young learners. Proven ability to create supportive learning environment and collaborate effectively with teaching staff. Reliable and adaptable, bringing strong communication skills and positive attitude to all tasks.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Assistant
Fleming County Schools
09.2016 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Promoted healthy habits by implementing nutrition education lessons as part of the kindergarten curriculum regularly integrating physical activity breaks during class time.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Maintained comprehensive records of each student''s developmental milestones, achievements, and areas for improvement throughout the school year.
- Encouraged parental involvement through open communication channels highlighting opportunities for collaboration on events such as field trips or volunteer programs.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Family Advocate
Licking Valley Head Start
04.2000 - 07.2016
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations while actively identifying gaps in services, thereby bridging the resources to meet family needs.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations that offer supportive services to low-income families, increasing resource availability for Head Start participants.
- Advocated for the needs of children and families within the Head Start program by participating in policy discussions at local and regional levels.
- Monitored child attendance records closely, addressing concerns about absenteeism through direct communication with parents.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bath County High School
Owingsville, KY06-1990
Skills
- Punctuality
- Computer skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Verbal communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Teacher assistance
- Teacher support
- Time management
Timeline
Kindergarten Assistant
Fleming County Schools
09.2016 - Current
Family Advocate
Licking Valley Head Start
04.2000 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Bath County High School
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