Catherine Kern
DeGraff
Summary
People person, Early Childhood Bachelor, with excellent communication skills, seeking to become a teacher, wanting to learn how to connect with others, and have different field experience with schools.
Educational professional with a comprehensive understanding of childhood developmental stages and history of creating supportive classroom atmospheres. Known for developing innovative teaching methods that engage young learners and encourage academic growth. Proven team player with a focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of students and the school community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Kenton City Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Interacting with children and Parents
- Data Reports
- IEPS- Speech and Academics
- Behavior plans
- Lesson plans
- Team planning
Caretaker
Babysitting
06.2010 - Current
- Took care of children of multiple ages groups
- Promote creative skills, and learning abilities
- Collaborate with parents and children’s needs
Project Manager
Project Manager
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Designed activities for children
- Promote creative skills, and learning abilities
- Collaborate with parent’s and children’s needs
- Help students understand the skills of art
Head Teacher
CORS Head Start
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Interacting with children and Parents
- Data Reports
- Attending trainings
- Organization/time management
- Lesson planning
Assistant Manager of the Barista/ sales associate
Notre Dame College Falcon Café and Spirit shop
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Cashier
- Server to others
- Team Orientated
- Scheduling
- Trainer
Teacher
CORS Head Start
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Interacting with children
- Data reports for children
- Team Orientated
Barista/ sales associate
Notre Dame College Falcon Café and Spirit shop
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Cashier
- Server to others
- Team Orientated
Education
Bachelor - Early childhood Prek-5th grade
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OH05.2023
Skills
- Proficient in technology
- Effective verbal communication
- Creative mindset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Outlook
- Organization
- Classroom management
- Housekeeping tasks
- Project management
- Parent-teacher relations
Campus Involvement
- Cheerleading member, Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OH, 08/19, 05/23
- Working at campus café and spirit shop, Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OH, 08/20, 05/23
- Alternate Resident Assistant, Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OH, 08/20, 12/20
- Education Math Club, Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OH, 08/21, 05/23
- Educator Rising Club, Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OH, 08/21, 05/23
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Kenton City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Head Teacher
CORS Head Start
10.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
CORS Head Start
07.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Manager of the Barista/ sales associate
Notre Dame College Falcon Café and Spirit shop
01.2022 - 05.2024
Barista/ sales associate
Notre Dame College Falcon Café and Spirit shop
08.2020 - 05.2023
Project Manager
Project Manager
05.2019 - 07.2024
Caretaker
Babysitting
06.2010 - Current
Bachelor - Early childhood Prek-5th grade
Notre Dame College
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