kate lamon
Portland
Summary
Ambitious and enthusiastic Education Program Assistant II at Oregon State University Extension Service, skilled in community outreach, and curriculum planning. Strong ability to build relationships and implement engaging educational programs. Strong organizational skills and proactive problem-solving led to successful community partnerships and enhanced learning experiences for diverse populations. Passionate about fostering inclusive environments and promoting garden and nutrition education to our undeserved youth. Passionate about teaching children about plants, gardening, food systems and security, and combining nature and education in a safe and supportive environment. Creative collaborator and team mate willing and ready to assist and take on a new challenge or task.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Program Assistant II
Oregon State University Extension Service
St. Helens
12.2022 - Current
- Provided educational garden and nutrition programming based on demographics and community needs throughout Columbia County, while adhering to SNAP-Ed requirements and proticalls
- Established and maintained positive relationships with community partners through effective communication, collaboration, and supportive, inclusive programming.
- Familiarity with several educational and garden education resources- such as FSSGN, Food Hero and OSU Ext, Regional Food Hubs, Tahoma Peaks First Foods, SNAP-Ed, state wide CRUNCH celebration, farmers markets and food banks
- Monitored budget expenses related to educational programming initiatives and entered and filed expense reports on weekly spending
- Participated in meetings to discuss program objectives and progress towards goals with remote supervisor, state admin team and regional director-day to day functions were done entirely independently and with little direct supervision
- Maintained several school gardens while incorporating them into yearly K-5 curriculum, as well as newly developed youth and adult garden curriculum at Broadleaf Arbor low income housing community
- Instructed teaching staff on equipment use, daily tracking, and curriculum for ODFW Fish to Fry and 4-H partnerships.
- Created a new partnership with WIC to offer youth nutrition classes in Columbia County
- Established and maintained programming independently in 6 Head Start programs, St. Helens school district, columbia county food bank, broadleaf Arbor low income housing community
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated summer interns while overseeing professional development for SNAP-Ed support.
- Planned and developed learning activities and educational tabling events using various nutrition, garden, and plant curricula.
- Maintained comprehensive records of participant enrollment, attendance, and student progress via PEARS reporting system and surverys used with OSU Ext. and Food Hero
- Developed online learning modules incorporating video, audio, text, and interactive elements for statewide cooking classes.
Instructional Assistant
NW Regional ESD
Hillsboro
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Utilize assistive technology to support communication with children.
- Maintain confidentiality and effective communication with teachers, parents, staff.
- Support inclusive curriculum planning for group and individual children.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to arrange classroom furniture to promote social/emotional, cognitive, and adaptive development.
- Observe and assess individual children to track and monitor growth and goals.
- Implement district policies and procedures while adhering to safety and sanitation standards, supported children and staff in monthly emergency procedures and drills.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment when a child is experiencing behavioral difficulties and/or verbal/physical outbursts.
- Assisted PT's and OT's with loading/unloading children from equipment, as well as students requiring total care.
Lead Teacher
Nike Child Development Center
Beaverton
08.2008 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Nike WHQ
- Daily/weekly/monthly tracking and assessment of several children, utilizing various programs to assess and monitor growth and develop with long term action plans.
- Ongoing developmentally appropriate curriculum development based on individual child needs/interests/milestones, as well as classroom interests.
- Maintain monthly classroom inventory and supply needs, within budget.
- Facilitate strategic 3 year plan while sharing expectations and goals with families.
- Facilitated monthly interactive staff training on PBIS and Creative Curriculum data input.
- Coordinate projects effectively to reach deadlines while overseeing the daily routines and rhythm of the classroom.
- Streamlined confidential monthly progress reports and parent communication.
- Coordinate weekly team meetings, daily parent communication, quarterly conference scheduling.
- Nike WHQ
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Children Studies/ Early Childhood Education
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Strong organizational skills
- Independent workflow
- Prioritizing tasks
- Team collaboration and communication
- Time & record management
- Proactive problem solving
- PNW ecology
- Responsive listener
- Building connections
- Community outreach
- Curriculum and program planning
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Multicultural education
- Multitasking capacity and prioritization
- Creative problem solver
- computer literacy skills- outlook, managing calendars, scheduling meetings and Zoom
Professional References
- Nicole Domkowski, supervisor at Nike Child Development Center, 503-201-0888
- Rachel Clark, owner/boss at weekend restaurant employment Goose Hollow Inn, 503-310-1756
- Anne Irwin, Principal Secretary @ Tumwater Middle School, professional colleague, 503-985-9600
Volunteer Opportunities
- Facilitated and created Gardening Group curriculum, plan, and schedule Birth-PreK at NCDP
- Worked alongside West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation on a backyard rehabilitation and conservation project
- Sauvie Island Wapato Trail Maintenance
- Assisted in planning of NCDP Nature Trail, with continued maintenance, guidance, and engagement to children, staff, and community
Certificates And Trainings
- 10 years NAEYC professional development trainings
- Environmental Land Mng. courses at PCC, 2021-22
- First Aid/CPR
Affiliations
- Native plants
- Gardening
- PNW activities -skiing, paddleboarding, camping, hiking.
Certification
- Strong People certified instructor
- PCC Landscape Design Program
Timeline
Education Program Assistant II
Oregon State University Extension Service
12.2022 - Current
Instructional Assistant
NW Regional ESD
08.2018 - 10.2019
Lead Teacher
Nike Child Development Center
08.2008 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of Arts - Children Studies/ Early Childhood Education
Eastern Washington University
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