Kate Foreso
Smyrna,DE
Summary
Creative professional dedicated to fostering emotional, social, and educational development in young children. Extensive experience in addressing behavioral and educational challenges through effective communication with children, parents, and staff. Proven ability to design and implement diverse activities that broaden students' perspectives, supported by two decades in early childhood education. Certified in First Aid and CPR, with a strong commitment to collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
Flanders, NJ
07.2007 - 06.2025
- Instructed classes of 10-20 children, ages 2.5-4, fostering social-emotional and academic growth
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Coordinated monthly initiatives for center, including Scholastic book orders and activity/birthday calendars.
- Served as center's 'Heart Hero', guiding and supporting new staff
- Lead "Better Together" group, orchestrating celebrations and morale-boosting activities for staff
- Spearheaded and managed ongoing geographic/cultural initiative known as “Teddy’s Travels,” involving over 750 global participants during 11-year duration
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
Account Coordinator
TMP Worldwide
Mount Olive, NJ
03.2007 - 07.2007
- Maintained client databases
- Conducted data entry and managed filing duties to maintain organization.
Facilitated efficient document retrieval through effective filing practices.
Executed routine office tasks to support daily operations and workflow efficiency. Ensured accuracy in data entry to uphold integrity of information.
Education Coordinator
Waterloo Foundation for the Arts
Stanhope, NJ
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Assisted teachers in coordinating school field trips to Waterloo Village.
- Oversaw management of database containing scheduled field trips and payment records
- Managed staff and school schedules
- Organized mailings aimed at promoting Waterloo Village to surrounding schools
- Contributed to development of detailed staff handbook
- Aided staff, callers, and visitors by resolving needs, inquiries, and troubleshooting
- Facilitated craft, recreational, and educational programs for children
- Served as historical interpreter and tour guide across multiple historic sites.
Radio Intern
Viacom, MTV & VH1
New York, NY
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Curated ongoing collection of entertainment news articles for both year-end broadcast and weekly newsletter delivered to radio outlets.
- Facilitated radio interviews for music, movie, and television talent.
- Executed pre- and post-production tasks for radio feed
- Documented and cataloged interviews
- Compiled and organized travel and expense records
- Coordinated press kit assembly for distribution at Video Music Awards
- Supported marketing initiatives for rising artists
Publicity Intern
20th Century Fox Films
New York, NY
01.2003 - 05.2003
- Supported planning efforts for NY premiere of movie Phone Booth.
- Assisted in the coordination of roundtable interviews for radio/print press and cast/crew of Fox films
- Supported the organization of promotional events for upcoming Fox releases
- Managed RSVP lists for all-media screenings
- Conducted research for summer feature in entertainment magazine.
Education
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential - Preschool Certification
Council For Professional Recognition
06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
College of St. Elizabeth (now St. Elizabeth Univ.)
Morristown, NJ08-2004
Skills
- Play-based learning approaches
- Cultural awareness
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Right Way to Work Award (Bright Horizons)- for exhibiting positive morale and excellent work ethic
- Family Partnership Award (Bright Horizons)- for outstanding connections and communication with families
- Created the "Teddy's Travels" culture/geography project which involved 750 participants from all over the world, including the White House, MLB and Disney.
Certification
- CPR, issued 10/24
- First Aid, issued 10/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
07.2007 - 06.2025
Account Coordinator
TMP Worldwide
03.2007 - 07.2007
Education Coordinator
Waterloo Foundation for the Arts
01.2005 - 02.2007
Radio Intern
Viacom, MTV & VH1
08.2003 - 05.2004
Publicity Intern
20th Century Fox Films
01.2003 - 05.2003
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential - Preschool Certification
Council For Professional Recognition
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
College of St. Elizabeth (now St. Elizabeth Univ.)
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