Charissa Ostermann
Parker,CO
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable instructor with strong understanding of a wide range of ages with an emphasis on early childhood education. Passionate about a child's early learning experiences and social engagement. Seasoned experience informs approach to curriculum, activities, and relationships. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and parents and updating educational protocols. Creative and energetic approaches to the classroom, curriculum, and relational connections combine with experiences and training to produce a unique gifting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Director/Preschool Teacher Leader
Trinity Lutheran Church and School
Franktown, CO
05.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance to counselors on how to manage difficult situations with campers.
- Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Administered first aid in emergency situations.
- Developed and strengthened parent, student and school representative relationships.
- Supervised daily operations of the summer camp program.
Homeschool Mom
Self-employed
Castle Rock , CO
07.2015 - 05.2022
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Passionate about teaching Bible, literature, and art.
- Created hands on approach with lots of adventuring experiences to encourage a life long love of learning.
Professional Nanny
Various
Altadena, CA
09.2007 - 05.2019
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Created fun learning experiences through wide range of adventures and outings.
- Established lasting connections with families and children.
Preschool Teacher
Sunnyside Preschool
Studio City, CA
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters through play-based strategies.
- Created themed whimsical learning environments for various units and seasons.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and communicated them with director and parents.
- Developed and led various afterschool enrichment programs.
Counselor
BLAST Programs
Altadena, CA
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Set appropriate and realistic goals for social skills in a collaborative process between children, parents, and staff.
- Used wide variety of social skill models creating experiences where children experience both success and failure.
- Maintained open communication with families about current improvements and challenges.
Senior Camp Counselor
Tom Sawyer Camps
Altadena, CA
06.2002 - 08.2009
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels through summer camp, afterschool camp, winter and spring camp.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities including swimming, horseback riding, and hiking.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Designed daily special activities both real and imaginary.
- Drove commerical vehicle for safe transportation to various activities.
- Participated in regular education trainings and workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2012
Child Development Certificate - Child Development
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA05.2010
Skills
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Creative with "outside the box" thinking
- Leadership and management skills
- Christian Worldview
- Play-based, hands on, multi-sensory approach
- Social and emotional development training
- Holistic, whole child approach
Timeline
Summer Camp Director/Preschool Teacher Leader
Trinity Lutheran Church and School
05.2022 - Current
Homeschool Mom
Self-employed
07.2015 - 05.2022
Preschool Teacher
Sunnyside Preschool
07.2010 - 06.2013
Counselor
BLAST Programs
09.2009 - 05.2010
Professional Nanny
Various
09.2007 - 05.2019
Senior Camp Counselor
Tom Sawyer Camps
06.2002 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration
Ashford University
Child Development Certificate - Child Development
Glendale Community College
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