Karen Chazanovsky
Reseda,CA
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 12+ years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. 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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Stephen S. Wise School
06.2023 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Pre-K Teacher
Sinai Akiba Academy
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Chalk Preschool/Bright Horizons Family Solutions
08.2015 - 10.2020
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Store Manager
Beds Unlimited
01.2009 - 03.2020
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Collaborated with other managers to develop company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall performance across all locations.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Two Year Old Teacher
CCLC/BHC- kindercare
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Sales Associate
Beds Unlimited
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
Sale Associate
Gap Kids
02.2007 - 01.2008
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Daycare Assistant Director
Miri's Daycare
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Served as a trusted mentor and advisor to fellow educators, providing guidance on best practices in curriculum design, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of education offered.
- Optimized resource allocation by establishing clear budgetary guidelines and closely monitoring expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
- Enhanced curriculum development by incorporating innovative teaching strategies and diverse learning techniques.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Education
M.A. in Early Childhood Education -
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA12.2022
Bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development -
California State University
Northridge, CA01.2013
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Empathy
- Music and Movement
- Curriculum Planning
- Health and safety
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Motor Skill Development
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
Certification
- Early Childhood Education
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
Crafting
I absolutely love crafting to create personalized items like bags, cups, and so much more. There's something incredibly satisfying about being able to design and make custom items that are unique to me. Whether it's making personalized gifts for friends and family or creating one-of-a-kind items for myself. The ability to bring my ideas to life and add a personal touch to everyday items brings me so much joy and fulfillment. Crafting has truly become a beloved hobby that allows me to unleash my creativity in the most practical and rewarding way.
Languages
Hebrew
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Stephen S. Wise School
06.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Sinai Akiba Academy
10.2020 - 06.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Chalk Preschool/Bright Horizons Family Solutions
08.2015 - 10.2020
Two Year Old Teacher
CCLC/BHC- kindercare
11.2013 - 08.2015
Store Manager
Beds Unlimited
01.2009 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Beds Unlimited
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sale Associate
Gap Kids
02.2007 - 01.2008
Daycare Assistant Director
Miri's Daycare
01.2005 - 01.2007
M.A. in Early Childhood Education -
Pacific Oaks College
Bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development -
California State University
- Early Childhood Education
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
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