Catherine Keating
Bergen County
Summary
Dedicated educator and children’s media researcher pursuing a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction. Seeking to leverage classroom leadership, research experience, and strong communication skills to contribute to curriculum, enrollment, or educational media roles that blend child development with innovative learning strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Assistant, Santo Studios
- Assisted prolific children’s media creator Angela Santomero (Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood) to develop new projects; reviewed scripts and book drafts and wrote coverage.
- Created social media strategy to support launch plan for upcoming master class; conducted competitive research, developed social video concepts, and drafted content calendar.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Learning Experience
07.2025 - Current
- Lead teacher for Pre-K classroom, overseeing daily lesson planning, circle time, and implementation of TLE’s proprietary LEAP curriculum.
- Supported enrollment efforts by greeting prospective families during tours, explaining curriculum features, and highlighting TLE’s character-driven learning approach.
- Mentored and guided assistant teachers in classroom procedures, instructional strategies, and child engagement.
- Partnered with parents to discuss child progress and provide consistent communication that builds trust and satisfaction.
Research Assistant, Crandall Consulting
Freelance Children’s Content Development
10.2023 - Current
- Led focus groups of preschoolers, tweens, and parents to inform development of new series, films, edtech tools, toys, and products for DreamWorks, Fred Rogers Productions, Scratch, and other clients.
Assistant Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided classroom support for 4 and 5-year-olds in daycare facility’s pre-kindergarten class; executed lesson plans, encouraged play, and communicated with parents to deliver regular status updates.
Research Intern
The Pineapple Lounge
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Generated reports based on focus group and interview data to guide product development and marketing plans for youth and family-focused market research firm’s clients, including Hasbro, Paramount, and Mars.
Receptionist
Decision Drivers
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed front desk at focus group research facility; answered phones, communicated with clients to schedule studies, set up meeting rooms, and prepared spec sheets and other materials.
Research Intern
MediaKidz Research
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Collected data for Sesame Workshop’s study on food insecurity among preschool-aged children; distributed surveys to participants and formatted responses to ensure consistency.
Outreach and Community Engagement Intern
WETA-TV
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated virtual workshops for educators at schools in low-income neighborhoods to encourage use of PBS Kids website in curriculum development as part of TV station’s Ready to Learn program.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05.2021
Skills
- Computer: Mac & PC, Microsoft 365, Google Suite, iMovie, Social Media
- Accomplishments: Founded babysitting network business to connect families to local sitters
Certification
CPR Certified
Understanding Licensing Regulations NJCCIS
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Learning Experience
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
08.2024 - 07.2025
Research Assistant, Crandall Consulting
Freelance Children’s Content Development
10.2023 - Current
Receptionist
Decision Drivers
04.2023 - 10.2023
Research Intern
The Pineapple Lounge
02.2023 - 02.2024
Research Intern
MediaKidz Research
07.2022 - 09.2022
Outreach and Community Engagement Intern
WETA-TV
09.2021 - 12.2021
Development Assistant, Santo Studios
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
The Catholic University of America
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Grand Canyon University