Kara Kahmann
Batavia,OH
Summary
Friendly and energetic educator with over seven years experience in early childhood education and background in child development. In addition to Bachelor's degree in Social Work, I also completed several courses in Early Childhood Education at NKU. Experienced in working with children and families to provide positive experiences for everyone.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
NKCAC Head Start
Newport, KY
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Implemented Conscious Discipline program to aid in social/emotional development of children and classroom management.
- Planned and prepared activities for 3-5 year old students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Paraeducator, Kindergarten
Campbell County Schools
Cold Spring, KY
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
Social Services Worker, Child Protective Services
KY Cabinet For Health And Family Services
Newport, KY
05.2002 - 09.2004
- Taught classes to prospective foster and adoptive parents on parenting and working with children who have experienced trauma.
- Assessed families for ability to provide care to children, including in-home visits and coordinating appropriate paperwork.
- Planned and participated in events to recruit new foster and adoptive parents.
- Attended trainings on working with children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.
- Connected adoptive parents of special needs children with appropriate support services.
- Directed trainings for foster parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2002
Skills
- Training in Conscious Discipline
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Imaginative Play Promotion
- Social and Academic Development
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Spanish Language Proficiency
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
NKCAC Head Start
08.2015 - 02.2019
Paraeducator, Kindergarten
Campbell County Schools
08.2012 - 05.2015
Social Services Worker, Child Protective Services
KY Cabinet For Health And Family Services
05.2002 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky