Catherine (Katie) Ellison

• Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lesson plans.
• Supported classroom management by maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Facilitated small group activities, promoting children's social and cognitive development.
• Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
• Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and addressing concerns promptly.
• Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.

2008-2018 Worked in The Treehouse, supervising children through engaging activites while their parents shopped in the store.

2018-present Community Center Associate

schedule events, maintain a clean environment, serve food, manage event timelines, set up and break down tables and chairs

* recently stepped in as Community Center lead for 5 weeks to cover medical leave. Earned Associate of the Month award!

2021- present Floral Associate

started working in the floral department during the pandemic while the Community Center was closed

process shipments, create floral arrangements and centerpieces, assist customers with selections, manage inventory, maintain cleanliness in the department, create displays, order and maintain balloon inventory.

*Recently was recognized for helping Floral Lead achieve highest Valentine Sales in the district

* Recently recognized by Ballons Everywhere for my amazing ballon displays

• Implemented age-appropriate educational activities promoting cognitive growth and critical thinking.
• Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and address individual needs.
• Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided tailored feedback for improvement.
• Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.

Began as a Preschool assistant teacher, worked with 3 and 4 year olds

Became the Pre K 4 teacher upon graduating from college

• Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
• Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
• Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
• Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.