Catherine Brown
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Attentive Early Childhood Educator offering solid knowledge base of early childhood development and excellent leadership skills. Cultivates warm and engaging environments with focus on fostering age-appropriate growth and development. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Desert Springs Christian Preschool
04.2021 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Program Director
Whiz Kidz Preschool
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
Preschool Teacher
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory
06.2004 - 03.2010
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- 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.
Owner/Operator
In Home Child Care
10.1989 - 08.1997
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Daily care for children.
- Prepare food, lesson plans.
- Keep books take care of billing
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Child development
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Desert Springs Christian Preschool
04.2021 - 07.2023
Program Director
Whiz Kidz Preschool
08.2013 - 08.2018
Preschool Teacher
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory
06.2004 - 03.2010
Owner/Operator
In Home Child Care
10.1989 - 08.1997
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
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