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Karen Horn

Wilkes-Barre,PA

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. Hardworking and reliable with in-depth knowledge of child development and early childhood education. Knowledgeable Infant Teacher well-versed in keeping babies fed, well-rested and cared for. Good at building positive relationships with parents and keeping work areas clean, neat and sanitized. Offering 30 years of educational training and experience, including certification in Infant CPR and first aid. Experienced in caring for infants as young 6 weeks.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Care Infant Educator

Building Blocks Learning Center
02.2016 - Current

.Experience with infant care routines,

.knowledge of early childhood development,

- patience, creativity, and a caring personality.

  • Creating lesson plans: Creating and implementing daily lesson plans that align with the developmental needs of infants
  • Providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants to grow and learn
  • Encouraging activities: Encouraging age-appropriate activities such as singing, crawling, walking, and playing with toys
  • Monitoring development: Monitoring infants' physical, emotional, and cognitive development and reporting any concerns to parents and/or administration
  • Providing guidance: Providing positive guidance and discipline when needed
  • Maintaining a clean classroom: Maintaining a clean and organized classroom
  • Following regulations: Following all state and federal regulations regarding infant care and education

Child Care Center Teacher

Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center
08.2010 - 02.2016

Creating lesson plans: Creating and implementing daily lesson plans that align with the developmental needs of infants through school age

Providing a safe environment: Providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants to grow and learn

Encouraging activities: Encouraging age-appropriate activities such as singing, crawling, walking, and playing with toys

Monitoring development: Monitoring infants' physical, emotional, and cognitive development and reporting any concerns to parents and/or administration

Providing guidance: Providing positive guidance and discipline when needed

Maintaining a clean classroom: Maintaining a clean and organized classroom

Following regulations: Following all state and federal regulations regarding infant care and education

Associate Teacher Pre K Counts

Luzerne County Head Start
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
  • Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
  • Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
  • Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Luzerne County Headstart
04.1995 - 08.2008
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.

Education

Preschool CDA

Keystone College
La Plume, PA
01.2008

Early Childhood Education

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
1982

Skills

    • Patience and Empathy
    • Safety awareness
    • Housekeeping skills
    • Infant CPR Certification
    • Parent-Teacher Communication
    • Activity Planning
    • Motor Skills Development
    • Feeding techniques
      • Nurturing Attitude
      • Baby sign language
      • Formula guidelines
      • Sleep promotion
      • Loves children
      • Caring and Understanding
      • Approachable

Timeline

Child Care Infant Educator

Building Blocks Learning Center
02.2016 - Current

Child Care Center Teacher

Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center
08.2010 - 02.2016

Associate Teacher Pre K Counts

Luzerne County Head Start
08.2008 - 08.2010

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Luzerne County Headstart
04.1995 - 08.2008

Preschool CDA

Keystone College

Early Childhood Education

Luzerne County Community College
Karen Horn