Kate Rakowski
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Rory's Room Preschool, specializing in curricula development and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Excelled in creating engaging activities and inclusive strategies, significantly enhancing student development. Skilled in classroom management and individual instruction, adept at nurturing confidence and growth in young learners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Rory's Room Preschool
07.2020 - 10.2024
- Planned and implemented engaging daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, writing weekly recaps and monthly newsletters.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Developed strategies for serving special needs students, working with parents, program director, education director and occupational therapists
Theatre Enrichment Teacher
Rory's Room/ Hudson's House Preschools
05.2014 - 06.2022
- Led weekly theatre classes focusing on building confidence and self-expression through use of warm-ups, games, songs and imaginative storytelling.
- Guided students in developing an end of the year performance for their families. Students were active in every part of this process, helping to write the story, rehearse, create set pieces, props and costumes.
- Crafted an end of the year newsletter with photos and highlights from the year.
Assistant Teacher
Rory's Room/ Hudson's House Preschools
05.2014 - 07.2020
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with lead teacher to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Substitute Teacher
TEAM Early Education
07.2009 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Education
Master of Science - Early Education (Birth-Grade 2)
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2008
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Curricula development
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Training and mentoring
Certification
CPR, First Aid, Epi-pen certified.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Rory's Room Preschool
07.2020 - 10.2024
Theatre Enrichment Teacher
Rory's Room/ Hudson's House Preschools
05.2014 - 06.2022
Assistant Teacher
Rory's Room/ Hudson's House Preschools
05.2014 - 07.2020
Substitute Teacher
TEAM Early Education
07.2009 - 04.2014
CPR, First Aid, Epi-pen certified.
Master of Science - Early Education (Birth-Grade 2)
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Northeastern University
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