Heather Livingston
Salina,KS
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
USD 393
08.2023 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Parent Educator
USD 305
09.2010 - 08.2023
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations such as schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and cultural institutions to enhance resources available for clients.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Strengthened families by conducting home visits, addressing concerns, and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
- Facilitated social connections among participants by organizing events and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking within the parent educator community.
- Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
- Empowered parents to advocate for their child''s educational needs by facilitating communication between families and school personnel.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSBachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05.2007
Skills
- Data Confidentiality
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Early Childhood Development
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Patience and Empathy
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
USD 393
08.2023 - Current
Parent Educator
USD 305
09.2010 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kansas Wesleyan University
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