Haley Whitchurch
Louisville,KY
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Caring Teacher with expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to individualized student care. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre- K Lead Teacher
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Louisville Orthopedic Clinic
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
Pre-K Teacher
Kayfield Academy
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.888
Assistant Manager
Beauty First
06.2011 - 06.2016
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Youth Sports Coordinator Assistant
YMCA Of Greater Louisville
10.2010 - 05.2015
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Modeled and reinforced positive behaviors.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to youth in need of extra support.
- Coached individual athletes and teams in [basketball, volleyball, field hockey, soccer, and softball] and refereed games.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed relationships with children to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Educational Strategies
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Active Participation
- Manage Classroom
- Positive Learning Environment
Volunteer
I've always had a special place for volunteering. I am type one diabetic, so i have volunteered for JDRF for 25 years. Being so involved in JDRF my father was also very involved and became President. Myself and one other kid was picked to be able to attend Children's Congress to represent Kentucky.
Before covid i would help newly diabetic children adjust to the new life of this mean disease that affects one everyday. It was such a special experience to be able to help children who are scared out of their minds. It was so special because when i was diagnosed all i had was doctors and nurses. The thought of having someone else besides a professional to be by my side would have put so much ease and comfort.
Now having kids our school and church community mean so much to my family. I volunteer for fish fry's, galas, picnics, coaching, and help out in the athletic department. Whatever i can do to help, I am most likely there.
Timeline
Pre- K Lead Teacher
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
07.2021 - 07.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Louisville Orthopedic Clinic
09.2017 - 06.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Kayfield Academy
07.2015 - 06.2018
Assistant Manager
Beauty First
06.2011 - 06.2016
Youth Sports Coordinator Assistant
YMCA Of Greater Louisville
10.2010 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Kentucky
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