Karen Place
Seattle,WA
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Provider known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children while ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and productively. Skilled in early childhood development, behavior management strategies, and age-appropriate activity planning. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, allowing for effective engagement with children of all ages.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Woodland Hall Preschool
Seattle, WA
04.2025 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
- Assisted in developing IEPs for special education students as needed.
Childcare Provider
Lindsay Gorang
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following dietary guidelines.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Childcare Provider
Lisa Carpenter
Seattle, WA
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children to thrive.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following dietary guidelines.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
Assistant Teacher
Montessori Americano Qro.
Mexico, Queretaro
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Supported lead teachers in managing classroom activities and student behavior.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
Education
Master of Education -
UNITEC
Mexico, ME09-2018
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Sign language
Elementary
Certification
- Montessori certificate
- CPR
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Woodland Hall Preschool
04.2025 - Current
Childcare Provider
Lindsay Gorang
09.2022 - 04.2024
Childcare Provider
Lisa Carpenter
08.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Teacher
Montessori Americano Qro.
02.2016 - 09.2018
Master of Education -
UNITEC