Hi, I’m
Katara Bartlett
Philmont,NY
Summary
With nearly a decade of experience working with children, I bring patience, understanding, and a passion for this field. My ability to think quickly and react swiftly in any situation demonstrates my dedication. I am highly adaptable, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each child I work with.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
M.C. Smith Elementary
Teacher's Aide
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Tutor Time Learning Center
Preschool Teacher
01.2024 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
On My Way Early Learning and Childcare Center
Toddler Lead Teacher
08.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Organized activities to teach children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
YMCA
Summer Program Art Teacher
06.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
YMCA
Director
02.2021 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Supervise children and maintain a healthy, positive environment
- Supervise all other counselors
- Make sure all staff are following guidelines and rules
- Maintain an attendance log for staff and students
- Maintain an activities schedule for children and engage with children in activities
- Plan activities for children to do during program hours
- Maintain a positive relationship with parents
- Maintain a behavior log of students when needed
- Adhere to OCFS standards and provide proper documentation during OCFS visits
YMCA
Summer Program Director
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all participants through diligent supervision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed staff effectively, providing ongoing training and support to ensure a high level of performance.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of the entire summer program from start to finish.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
Play Now
Preschool Head Teacher/Remote Learning Teacher
09.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for the children
- Interact with children in a positive, respectful, and encouraging manner
- Plan and teach activities which promote the positive emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child
- Develop daily, weekly, and monthly plans focused on all areas of developmentally appropriate learning and children’s interests
- Maintain records of progress of each child’s growth and development
- Maintain a neat, clean and organized classroom with learning centers
- Assist children in their personal care needs, toileting, diapering, feeding, washing, clothing, and comforting
- Perform a Daily Health Check of each child
- Give input to planning classroom activities and Center events
- Assist children with assignments
- Assist children with technology issues
- Assist children with logging onto their zoom meetings/google class meets
THE CHILDREN’S CENTER AT SUNY ULSTER
Preschool Head Teacher
07.2018 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for the children
- Interact with children in a positive, respectful, and encouraging manner
- Plan and teach activities which promote the positive emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child
- Develop daily, weekly, and monthly plans focused on all areas of developmentally appropriate learning and children’s interests
- Maintain records of progress of each child’s growth and development
- Maintain a neat, clean and organized classroom with learning centers
- Assist children in their personal care needs, toileting, diapering, feeding, washing, clothing, and comforting
- Perform a Daily Health Check of each child
- Give input to planning classroom activities and Center events
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
Education
ULSTER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGEStone Ridge, NY
ASSOCIATE from Early Childhood Education
07.2018
BOCESPort Ewen, NY
from Early Childhood Education
06.2015
Ellenville High SchoolEllenville, NY
Regents Diploma
2015
Skills
- Teaching
- Childcare
- School age children
- Preschool experience
- Problem-solving
- Team Work
- Management
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Certifications and Licenses
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
M.C. Smith Elementary
09.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
Toddler Lead Teacher
On My Way Early Learning and Childcare Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Summer Program Art Teacher
YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Program Director
YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022
Director
YMCA
02.2021 - 08.2023
Preschool Head Teacher/Remote Learning Teacher
Play Now
09.2020 - 01.2021
Preschool Head Teacher
THE CHILDREN’S CENTER AT SUNY ULSTER
07.2018 - 09.2020
ULSTER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE from Early Childhood Education
BOCES
from Early Childhood Education
Ellenville High School
Regents Diploma
Certification
NYS Teaching Assistant
References
References available upon request
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