Kaitlin Traub
Dade City,FL
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Metropolitan Ministries(Promiseland)
175 E Frances St. Tampa, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education, incorporating new strategies into the classroom as appropriate.
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic and social success within the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavior, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting lesson plans according to individual student needs or changes in schedule, maintaining instructional continuity at all times.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student progress and identify areas requiring additional support, leading to targeted interventions for improved outcomes.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Working with at risk children to provide a safe environment
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Bradenton Early Learning Academy
2015 75th St. W Bradenton Fl
02.2023 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- 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.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Housekeeper
Manatee Life Church
315 15th St E Bradenton FL 34208
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
Lead Teacher
Manatee Life Church
315 15th St E Bradenton Fl, 34208
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Key Holder
Once Upon A Child Franchise
Sarasota, FL
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Muskegon, MI
09.2014 - 12.2020
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Accepted and completed in-person and online orders for photographs and photo merchandise.
- Performed opening and closing procedures to keep operations running smoothly.
- Maintained lab printers and processing equipment, ensuring proper functioning for each shift.
- Provided high level of assistance to customers regarding special photo projects.
Education
Port Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte, FL2010
Skills
- Emotionally Supportive
- Child CPR
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Interactive Lesson Plans
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Infant Care
- Housekeeping
- Documenting Data
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- DCF Hours 40+5 complete
- Safe Sleep Certified
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Metropolitan Ministries(Promiseland)
06.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Bradenton Early Learning Academy
02.2023 - 06.2023
Housekeeper
Manatee Life Church
06.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Teacher
Manatee Life Church
02.2022 - 02.2023
Key Holder
Once Upon A Child Franchise
02.2021 - 12.2021
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
09.2014 - 12.2020
Port Charlotte High School