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Kaitlyn Lay

Kaitlyn Lay

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Enthusiastic former early childhood educator and stay at home mom, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Clear understanding of others and customer's needs, and training in education and documentation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the helping industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Family Childcare Provider

Mehana Kids, LLC
Kapolei, HI
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
  • Acquired and maintained all necessary training and specifications of the childcare space for state licensure, including; sanitization, documentation, and communication between parents and Department of Human Services.

Educational Assistant

Department Of Education Hawaii
Mililani, HI
08.2015 - 07.2018
  • Supported teachers to provide student learning objectives through effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Worked in a collaborative classroom environment with special education teachers, assistants, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and student support services to promote learning and growth for each student.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging educational environment with positive behavioral encouragement and cooperation.
  • Assisted teachers maintain current and accurate documentation and rating scales to record students progress and track students' success of meeting individualized education program (IEP) goals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI
05.2011 - 05.2011

Skills

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Timeline

Licensed Family Childcare Provider

Mehana Kids, LLC
09.2018 - 07.2019

Educational Assistant

Department Of Education Hawaii
08.2015 - 07.2018

Associate of Arts - Education

Leeward Community College
05.2011 - 05.2011
Kaitlyn Lay