IVY Kapaun

Career:

Educated childcare professional with more than 20 years of experience working with families, caring for their children from infancy to 18 years of age in variety of home and school settings. With a strong emphasis on customer care, communication, team support, educational growth, and data entry skills.

Objective:

Currently, interested in transitioning into a new field and applying transferable skill-sets to management, adult training, and organizational support. Proficient in activity planning, exceptional organizational, time management, and self-motivation skills. Positive team member, customer service-oriented, and educator in behavior management techniques. To leverage skills and passion in education to actively contribute to the Colorado Department of Agriculture's (CDA) mission of strengthening and advancing Colorado's agriculture, promoting a safe and high-quality food supply, protecting consumers, and fostering responsible stewardship of the environment. By embodying the core values of Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect, the objective is to play a pivotal role in supporting the CDA's goals, particularly in areas such as advancing local food access, expanding water-resilient agriculture, supporting the next generation in agriculture, and advancing animal health and welfare. Through collaborative efforts and a commitment to excellence, I aim to contribute to the sustainable growth and prosperity of Colorado's agricultural landscape while upholding the values integral to the CDA's mission. Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development.

• Member, Positive Behavior Support Task Force, 2010 - Present
• Director, Calming Kids Program, 2008 - Present
• Organizer, K-12 Talent Show, 2010
• Co-Direct, 4th -8th grade Musical, 2009 - 2010
• Co-Direct, 3rd -6th grade Musical, 2008 - 2009
• Member, Compensation Task Force, 2008 - Present
• Assistant Coach, Middle School Cheerleaders, 2007 - 2008
• Member, Positive Behavior Support Task Force, 2006 - 2008
• Organizer, Core Knowledge Art and Music Festival, 2006
• Organizer, Federal Heights Art Show, 2006
• Presenter, Core Knowledge Festival, 2006
• Member, Moral Task Force, 2005

• Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Responsible for feeding, cleaning and general care of wildlife admitted to the rehabilitation center. Specific duties including food preparation, hand feeding baby wildlife, cleaning cages, maintaining a clean environment, refreshing food and water in outdoor enclosures and all other duties specified by staff and supervisors.
• Preschool Classroom, Support teacher with classroom projects, file paperwork and supervise students. Assess student growth and achievement in literacy.
• Student Sight and Sound Exam, Help develop a smooth system for students to move from testing eyes and ears for sight and sound getting through all grade levels in a timely manner.
• Library Book Sales, Customer sales for students who want to purchase books during the book fair.
• Kindergarten Classroom, Support teacher with classroom projects, file paperwork and supervise students. Assess student growth and achievement in literacy and math.
• Kindergarten Field Trip, Tend to a group of students during a field trip. Make sure students are safe, well behaved and involved in school activity.
• 1st Grade Classroom, Support teacher with classroom projects, file paperwork and supervise students. Assess student growth and achievement in literacy.
• 1st Grade Field Trip, Tend to a group of students during a field trip. Make sure students are safe, well behaved and involved in school activity.
• 2nd Grade Classroom, Support teacher with classroom projects, file paperwork and supervise students. Assess student growth and achievement in literacy and math.