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Carolyn Goode

Milton,VT

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

E.J's Kids Klub
Williston, VT
04.2024 - Current
  • Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
  • Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.

Preschool Teacher

ONE Arts Community School
Colchester, VT
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.

Preschool Director

Little Saplings Preschool
Colchester , VT
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Prepared monthly reports outlining the overall performance of the preschool program.
  • Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students.
  • Established effective communication channels with parents, faculty, and students.
  • Organized professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
  • Created policies and procedures related to curriculum design, student behavior management, safety protocols.
  • Managed financial resources allocated for the preschool program, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
  • Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.

After School Director

Part 2
Shelburne, VT
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth development or educational best practices relevant to working with young people outside of school hours.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and guardians, school personnel and community agencies regarding student progress within the program.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated academic topics while engaging participants in meaningful activities through hands on experiences.
  • Scheduled field trips and special events as part of the after-school programming.
  • Developed and implemented after-school program activities that promoted physical, emotional, and social development of students.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss student issues or concerns related to their participation in the program.
  • Created an atmosphere where respect was shown among staff members and students participating in the after-school programs.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure a safe environment conducive to learning.
  • Developed strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by students during after-school activities.

Preschool Teacher

Heartworks Preschool
Burlington, VT
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.

Private Nanny

Cozykin
Somerville, MA
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as trainings or workshops related to childcare topics.
  • Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
  • Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
  • Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.

Case Manager

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Boston, MA
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
  • Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
  • Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
  • Supported family members by providing information on local support groups.
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
  • Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
  • Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.

Student

Wheelock College Wildcats
Boston, MA
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with peers to develop innovative solutions for educational challenges.
  • Gave presentations on current topics relevant to the curriculum.
  • Participated in a variety of campus events, such as career fairs, lectures, and workshops.
  • Attended workshops and seminars to enhance learning beyond the classroom.
  • Adapted to diverse learning environments, including remote and in-person settings.
  • Completed coursework in a broad range of subjects, developing a well-rounded education.
  • Utilized academic resources such as tutoring and office hours to improve performance.
  • Conducted research using academic journals and online databases for various papers.

Field Service Coordinator

Champlain Community Services
Colchester , VT
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Scheduled routine maintenance visits for customers based on their individual needs.
  • Updated customer profiles with notes about completed jobs or other relevant information.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Investigated any discrepancies between actual time spent on jobs versus estimated times reported by service technicians.
  • Created standard operating procedures for use by Field Service Coordinators across multiple locations.
  • Provided technical assistance to field technicians as needed.
  • Provided support during emergency situations when additional resources are needed quickly.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies used by service technicians in the field.
  • Prepared reports on daily work activities and provided feedback to management team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Wheelock College
Boston, MA
05-2018

Skills

  • Social-emotional learning
  • Special Needs Support
  • Special Education
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Effective listening
  • Observational skills
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Schedule creation and maintenance

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Camping
  • Water Coloring
  • Taking care of my pets
  • Camping
  • Cooking
  • Personal Fitness

Accomplishments

  • Multiple supervisory titles
  • Mentor
  • Leader
  • High Honors

Certification

  • ECE Ceritfication
  • CPR/First aid

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

E.J's Kids Klub
04.2024 - Current

Preschool Teacher

ONE Arts Community School
11.2023 - 04.2024

Preschool Director

Little Saplings Preschool
09.2023 - 11.2023

After School Director

Part 2
04.2022 - 09.2023

Preschool Teacher

Heartworks Preschool
09.2020 - 04.2022

Private Nanny

Cozykin
08.2018 - 07.2020

Case Manager

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
08.2017 - 06.2018

Student

Wheelock College Wildcats
08.2015 - 05.2018

Field Service Coordinator

Champlain Community Services
09.2014 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Wheelock College
Carolyn Goode