Cathy Kosam
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in childcare and facility security, including a role as a Correctional Officer at Monroe Correctional Complex. Proven ability in behavior management and supervising diverse groups, while fostering a safe and engaging environment. Skilled in meal preparation and committed to enhancing children's social competencies through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Monroe Correctional Complex
Monroe
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and order within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
Preschool Teacher
Community School of West Seattle
Seattle
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Developing a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Employing a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children.
- Observing each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
Child Care Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
West Seattle
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care.
- Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
Child Care Teacher
KinderCare Education
Seattle
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care.
- Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
Manager
Jeff's Pirates Cove
Talofofo
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Restaurant
- Responsible for overall operation for the restaurant.
- Food and beverage managers hire staff, purchase food and stock, and make sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation, proper and legal alcoholic beverage service kitchen safety techniques and understand health standards.
- Restaurant
Education
None - Dental Assistant
Everest College- Tacoma
Tacoma, WA05.2016
Diploma - All Subjects
Southern High
Santa Rita, GU01.2007
Skills
- Childcare
- Toddler Care
- Teaching
- Early Childhood Education
- Meal Preparation
- Experience with Children
- Customer service
- Time Management
- Infant Care
- Cash handling
- Supervising experience
- Inmate supervision
- Contraband detection
- Report writing
- Behavior management
- Firearm operations trained
- De-escalation techniques
- Facility security
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Monroe Correctional Complex
03.2024 - 06.2025
Preschool Teacher
Community School of West Seattle
09.2021 - 03.2025
Child Care Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.2018 - 09.2021
Child Care Teacher
KinderCare Education
03.2016 - 11.2017
Manager
Jeff's Pirates Cove
03.2010 - 03.2015
None - Dental Assistant
Everest College- Tacoma
Diploma - All Subjects
Southern High
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