Katelyn Baldes

• Effectively managed classrooms of up to 10 preschoolers independently, or 20 with help, maintaining a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to individual children's needs, following the High Scope curriculum and state early learning standards.
• Created engaging curriculum using hands-on activities, visual aids, technology tools, music, art, drama, and games to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Applied effective behavior management strategies, including positive reinforcement, to support students with challenging behaviors.
• Implemented health and safety protocols, such as handwashing routines before and after snack time and outdoor play, ensuring compliance with all state regulations.
• Set up and organized classrooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and confident decision-making.
• Provided guidance and support to parents, fostering effective partnerships, and encouraging involvement to nurture children's learning at home.
• Maintained supervision and awareness of children's physical health, safety, and social-emotional needs throughout the day.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, teacher assistants, and volunteers, supervising and planning assignments to ensure student success.
• Prepared materials and classrooms for activities and daily schedules aligned with curriculum goals.
• Established clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, communicating these to children effectively.
• Monitored student behavior to maintain order during meal periods, class transitions, and throughout the day.
• Evaluated student progress to identify areas for curriculum improvement, and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Demonstrated patience, understanding, and effective communication when addressing challenging student behaviors.

• I assisted teachers with lesson plans and classroom activities, while encouraging student participation.
• Helped to maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Helped to prepare and distribute materials for activities.
• Led small group activities and discussions to help promote learning.
• Explained and enforced classroom rules to create a safe and disciplined learning environment.
• Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills.
• Cleaned classrooms and organized instructional materials in appropriate locations.
• Created a positive learning environment by demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching students.
• Developed and maintained consistent, positive relationships with children.
• Collaborated with the teacher in adapting the curriculum to meet individual student goals.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior issues, or academic concerns.
• Facilitated safe and effective transitions between activities.
• Communicated important school information and announcements to students, parents, and guardians.
• Supported the successful inclusion of children with special needs.
• Participated in student field trips, and provided support to students during outings.
• Encouraged student participation, and challenged students to think critically.
• Facilitated developmentally appropriate daily activities for students.
• Adapted instructional strategies to meet students' needs.
• Documented student attendance, and maintained achievement and progress records.

I trained the whole time I worked there to promote my position to assistant director before leaving due to having to move households. Including but not limited to: DHS, scheduling staff, payroll, directing tours, childcare enrollment, interviews, staff hiring, training, staff management, assisting the director, taking over when the director is out of the office, etc.

• Demonstrated the ability to effectively manage a classroom of up to 20 preschoolers, while maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Developed lesson plans that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each child, in order to maximize their educational potential.
• Created an engaging curriculum utilizing hands-on activities, visual aids, and technology tools.
• Leveraged strong communication skills when interacting with parents, staff, administration, and community partners.
• Successfully implemented effective behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors.
• Implemented health protocols, such as handwashing routines during snack time or before outdoor playtime.
• Ensured compliance with all state regulations for early childhood programs.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage children's social-emotional development.
• Fostered a supportive learning environment by providing individualized instruction, as needed.
• Provided guidance and support for parents on how to best nurture their children's learning at home.
• Organized field trips, which enhanced the overall learning experience of the students.
• Set up and organized classrooms that encouraged children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with the curriculum and programming.
• Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behavior.
• Attended and participated in staff meetings and required training.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure student success.
• Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Discussed individual students' needs and progress.
• Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, and health-related problems, and discussed them with supervisors, parents, guardians, and child development specialists.
• Taught proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Incorporated music, art, drama, and movement into daily lessons in order to engage young learners.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, including assessments, observations, and anecdotal notes.
• Facilitated problem-solving activities that enabled students to practice critical thinking skills.
• Encouraged creativity among students by allowing them choices within certain parameters set forth by the teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to create a safe, nurturing learning environment for young students.
• Helped children develop cognitive skills through reading books and finger play.
• Developed lesson plans with goals, activities, and outcomes that represented state early learning standards.
• Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to foster physical health and safety.
• Developed activities that fostered social and emotional development.
• Documented observations and maintained child portfolios to aid in assessments.
• Observed children to assess social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Utilized effective classroom management techniques to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
• Taught developmentally appropriate skills to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Modeled behavioral and social skills to help students learn, respect, and enforce proper boundaries.
• Administered assessments to help determine children's developmental needs and challenges.
• Evaluated student progress to identify areas for curriculum improvement.
• Arranged the classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question, and investigate new concepts.
• Kept accurate student records detailing attendance, progress, and challenges.
• Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Served meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Provided diverse materials and resources for children to explore new concepts and learn problem-solving.
• Attended to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
• Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assimilated children arrived at the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove their outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
• Promoted student curiosity and skills development with games and activities related to class concepts.
• Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to children.
• Monitored student behavior to maintain order during meal periods and class transitions.
• Established and enforced rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
• Enforced all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Collaborated with faculty members to evaluate and improve the curriculum.
• Arranged indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Facilitated reading groups and activities to encourage inclusive, engaged learning.

• Demonstrated the ability to effectively manage a classroom of up to 12 preschoolers with no help, or 24 with help, while maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Developed lesson plans that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each child, in order to maximize their educational potential.
• Created an engaging curriculum utilizing hands-on activities, visual aids, and technology tools.
• Successfully implemented effective behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors.
• Implemented health protocols, such as handwashing routines during snack time or before outdoor playtime.
• Ensured compliance with all state regulations for early childhood programs.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage children's social-emotional development.
• Provided guidance and support for parents on how to best nurture their children's learning at home.
• Set up and organized classrooms that encouraged children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with the curriculum and programming.
• Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to create a safe, nurturing learning environment for young students.
• Developed lesson plans with goals, activities, and outcomes that represented state early learning standards.
• Communicated and developed effective partnerships with parents and families, encouraging parent involvement.
• Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to foster physical health and safety.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure student success.
• Utilized effective classroom management techniques to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
• Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Taught developmentally appropriate skills to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Evaluated student progress to identify areas for curriculum improvement.
• Promoted student curiosity and skills development with games and activities related to class concepts.
• Supervised, evaluated, and planned assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to children.
• Monitored student behavior to maintain order during meal periods and class transitions.
• Incorporated music, art, drama, and movement into daily lessons in order to engage young learners.

• As a student preschool teacher, I had the privilege of gaining hands-on experience in the classroom while working alongside experienced educators. During this time, my duties and responsibilities included lesson planning and curriculum development, delivering engaging and interactive lessons, and providing individualized support to students.
• I actively participated in classroom management, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Through my strong communication and interpersonal skills, I built meaningful relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators.
• I also demonstrated adaptability and resourcefulness by modifying lessons to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Additionally, I embraced opportunities for professional growth, and eagerly collaborated with mentors to enhance my teaching techniques.
• My time as a student preschool teacher not only solidified my passion for education, but also honed my skills in instructional delivery, classroom management, and student engagement.

• My role involved greeting customers with a warm smile and guiding them through an array of bakery items, helping them choose the perfect treats for their needs.
• I took pride in maintaining a clean and inviting display case, ensuring all products looked as irresistible as they tasted.
• My daily tasks included accurately handling cash register transactions, managing custom orders, and providing detailed product information, which required a comprehensive understanding of our offerings.

• Greeted and welcomed guests upon arrival, ensuring a friendly atmosphere.
• Managed reservations and seating arrangements to optimize dining flow.
• Assisted servers by communicating guest needs and special requests.
• Coordinated waitlists, providing accurate wait times to guests efficiently.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the hostess stand and entrance area.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance guest experience during peak hours.
• Trained new staff on hosting procedures and customer service standards.
• Handled guest inquiries and resolved concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
• Answered phone inquiries to record takeout orders, and respond to service questions.
• Created an enjoyable atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversation with guests.
• Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
• Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
• Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
• Assisted servers in bussing tables when needed during busy periods.
• Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
• Handled cash payments and reconciled daily transactions accurately.
• Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times, and specials.
• Provided menus to customers and answered questions regarding menu items.
• Took beverage orders and served drinks during peak meal times.
• Checked identification of customers prior to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Checked restrooms to refill products and perform light cleaning duties, emptying trash, and restocking paper products.
• Trained new cashiers on procedures and customer service standards.
• Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.