Kate Lagerstedt
Williamstown,VT
Summary
Compassionate Infant and Toddler Teacher with a strong focus on fostering nurturing environments. Skilled in collaboration, organization, and maintaining confidentiality to support children's emotional and social growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Turtle Island Children's Center
05.2024 - Current
- Fosters a nurturing environment to support children's social and emotional development.
- Collaborates with parents to discuss child development and address concerns.
- Organizes age-appropriate activities that promote physical, cognitive, and language skills.
- Maintains a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to state regulations and implementing consistent routines for care.
- Contributes to team meetings focused on enhancing program quality through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participates on staff committee organized to brainstorm improvements and address staff workplace concerns
Scheduling Specialist
Central Vermont Medical Center
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Called patients to coordinate schedules and set appointments.
- Provided detailed information about available services and requirements.
- Answered phone calls and answered questions from patients.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients, and updated records.
Substitute Teacher
Barre Town Middle And Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into teaching practices.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive school culture focused on collaboration and continuous growth.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented lesson plans to maintain curriculum continuity during teacher absences.
Hostess/Waitress
The Quarry Kitchen and Spirits
12.2016 - 11.2020
- Assisted in training new host staff on procedures and customer service standards.
- Monitored dining area to ensure cleanliness and readiness for incoming guests.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vermont State University
Montpelier, VT05-2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT05-2023
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Patience and empathy
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Child-centered approach
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Turtle Island Children's Center
05.2024 - Current
Scheduling Specialist
Central Vermont Medical Center
07.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Barre Town Middle And Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2023
Hostess/Waitress
The Quarry Kitchen and Spirits
12.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vermont State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Community College of Vermont