Kate McCarty
Thibodaux,Louisiana
Summary
Kate McCarty: An energetic Pre-k 4 teacher committed to encouraging intellectual, social, and emotional development in children. A proactive and caring worker with 7 years of experience combined with good observational skills and unique teaching techniques to keep students engaged while focusing on student safety, growth, and overall well-being. I'm extremely passionate about preparing children for the next stage of their life by encouraging independence and discovery while maintaining a structured daily routine. Hoping to become a part of Pelican Point's Team in helping families and children find the best childcare learning facility in this area.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Houma First United Methodist Preschool
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform them of their child's academic progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging the understanding of others and positive self-concepts through strategies such as role playing.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment as identified in the curriculum.
- Implemented the Learning Without Tears curriculum as well as incorporating a unique, daily associated lesson plan to meet educational goals for each child.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children both visually and audibly to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Created weekly newsletters to keep families informed about weekly lesson plans and special activities.
- Created portfolios to showcase the progress of each child.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining behavior expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained a tidy and well organized classroom environment consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters, and writing skills.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning as well as incorporating art, music, and movement to our daily routine.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive relationships to support continuing education strategies.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques suited to promote using their imagination to create problem solving techniques.
Private Homeschool Center Teacher and Tutor
The Core Private Homeschooling Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Participated in after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
Education
No Degree - Childcare Professional Development Courses
Childcare Education Institute
Duluth, GABachelor of Arts - History
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA2014
Skills
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Instructional Assistance
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Individual Student Instruction
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Activity Demonstrations
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Imaginative Play Promotion
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Arts and Crafts
- Experiential Learning
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Class Reading
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
Timeline
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Houma First United Methodist Preschool
08.2018 - 07.2022
Private Homeschool Center Teacher and Tutor
The Core Private Homeschooling Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
No Degree - Childcare Professional Development Courses
Childcare Education Institute
Bachelor of Arts - History
Nicholls State University
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