KAITLIN LARESE
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Enthusiastic motivator with extensive teaching experience. Passionate about helping children to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. Adept in developing and implementing individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of each student. Diligent professional with proven knowledge of peer counseling, program development, and recruitment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD MONTESSORI TODDLER TEACHER
Cottonwood Montessori School
Corrales, NM
02.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented Montessori-based activities for students of varying ages and abilities
- Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question, and investigate new concepts
- Organized classroom resources according to Montessori principles while ensuring safety guidelines were met at all times
- Provided individualized instruction to students based on their needs and interests
- Fostered an environment that encourages creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, self-regulation, and independence in each student
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral problems.
Training Manager
Starbucks
Albuquerque, NM
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Organized and coordinated training sessions for new employees.
- Conducted assessments to determine skill gaps of existing personnel.
- Monitored progress of trainees and provided feedback to managers and supervisors.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
Education
Associate of Arts - Integrated Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12-2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN ECONOMICS CANDIDATE -
University of New Mexico
02.2023
MONTESSORI 0-3 DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AECE) -
NAMC
Skills
- Language Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Classroom Instruction
- Professional Relationships
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Therapist Collaboration
- Tracking Student Progress
- Diverse Student Populations
- Montessori Method
- Progress Report Preparation
- Parental Communication
- Order Accuracy
- Policy Enforcement
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
Certification
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
- COVID-19 Mandatory Response Training
- Health and Safety Orientation
Additional Information
member of the infant toddler teaching network
Timeline
Training Manager
Starbucks
01.2024 - 01.2024
LEAD MONTESSORI TODDLER TEACHER
Cottonwood Montessori School
02.2019 - Current
Associate of Arts - Integrated Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN ECONOMICS CANDIDATE -
University of New Mexico
MONTESSORI 0-3 DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AECE) -
NAMC
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