Kaitlin Fullerton
Morgan Hill,CA
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Teacher with over thirteen years of experience in a Preschool setting. Detail-oriented and a team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle challenges easily. Seeking to move into an Early- Elementary Education role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Director & Lead Teacher
Morgan Hill Parent Child Nursery School
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead preschool teacher working with 24 children ages 2-4 years old in a co-operative setting.
- Planning and implementing play based positive discipline focused curriculum. Including name recognition, ZooPhonics, Handwriting without Tears, process based art, and sensory opportunities.
- Responsible for setting up, maintaining, and cleaning the classroom everyday.
- Working and partnering with parent helpers in a collaborative manner, also served as a parent coach.
- Daily communication with parents both written and verbal. Responsible for monthly school wide newsletter.
- Served as co-director, responsible for supporting staff, ordering supplies, maintaining a budget, processing payroll, creating a school wide events calendar, and working with a board of parent directors.
Lead Teacher
City of Morgan Hill Recreational Preschool
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Part time lead preschool teacher working with 24 children ages 3-5 years old with a teaching assistant.
- Planning and implementing play-based curriculum including letter of the week, art, and sensory activities.
- Supervised other staff in the classroom.
- Responsible for setting up, maintaining, and cleaning the classroom everyday.
Preschool Teacher
Oakwood School
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Full-time preschool teacher working with children ages 3-4 years old.
- Helping to plan and implement Montessori inspired curriculum in a team teaching setting.
- Responsible for helping to set up, maintain, and clean the classroom everyday.
Lead Teacher
CCLC (NAEYC Accredited)
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Fulltime toddler lead teacher working with children age 18-30 months with a teaching assistant.
- Planning and implementing toddler appropriate curriculum, including art and sensory experiences
- Supervising other staff in the classroom.
- Responsible for setting up, maintaining, and cleaning the classroom everyday.
Teacher
Children’s House (NAEYC Accredited)
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Fulltime teacher in the 2.5 and 3 year old classroom.
- Responsible for setting up, planning, and implementing math curriculum activities.
- Responsible for a small group of 6 children daily, including parent communication.
- Worked in a team with three other teachers.
Teacher
Willow Tree Montessori Preschool
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Co-teacher in a multiage 2-5 years, Montessori preschool classroom.
- Responsible for circle time, as well as planning and teaching afternoon curriculum activities.
Mentor
Santa Rosa Parks and Recreation
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Worked with the after school program for children in grades 1st-6th.
- Also served as a reading tutor.
Project Scholars Reading Tutor
Americorps
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Worked one-on-one with below grade level 1st and 2nd graders, emphasizing in reading and phonics.
Education
Early Childhood Education Units - Child Development
DeAnza/Foothill College
Los Altos, CA01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA01.2009
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Sensory Integration
- Communication both written and verbal
- Organization
- Ability to multitask
- Leadership
Qualifications
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Exp June 2025
- Positive Discipline Parent Educator
- ZooPhonics
- Handwriting without Tears
- Certificate of Professional Development: Project Wet, Project Wild, & Project Learning Tree
Service Activities
- Diocese of San Jose Summer Youth Retreat, Coordinator: 2013, 2014 Director: 2011, 2012
- Alpha Gamma Delta International Sorority, Active Member: 2006-2009, Activities Coordinator: 2007
- Penngrove Elementary School, Volunteer in a resource classroom, 2008 & 2009
References
- Rosalinda Lemus, (408) 712-5909
- Cherrie Still, (707) 763-2546
- Celinda Hoover, (408) 391-7149
Timeline
Co-Director & Lead Teacher
Morgan Hill Parent Child Nursery School
06.2021 - 01.2024
Lead Teacher
City of Morgan Hill Recreational Preschool
07.2015 - 11.2018
Preschool Teacher
Oakwood School
08.2013 - 01.2015
Lead Teacher
CCLC (NAEYC Accredited)
10.2012 - 08.2013
Teacher
Children’s House (NAEYC Accredited)
02.2010 - 06.2012
Teacher
Willow Tree Montessori Preschool
09.2008 - 06.2009
Mentor
Santa Rosa Parks and Recreation
10.2006 - 05.2007
Project Scholars Reading Tutor
Americorps
09.2005 - 06.2006
Early Childhood Education Units - Child Development
DeAnza/Foothill College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Sonoma State University
- CPR and First Aid Exp June 2025
- Positive Discipline Parent Educator
- ZooPhonics
- Handwriting without Tears
- Certificate of Professional Development: Project Wet, Project Wild, & Project Learning Tree
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