Katelyn Bennett
San Jose,CA
Summary
Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. I am moving on from this field in hopes to find something less full time so I can also pursue my art and hobbies as well.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Peppertree Schools of Los Gatos
10.2019 - 03.2025
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Prepped curriculum, lesson plans, art projects, science experiments, sensory play, music and body movement activities.
- Diaper changes and potty training.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Education
Child Development
West Valley College
Saratoga, CASkills
- Daycare management
- Social skill building
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative lesson planning
- Safety procedures
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom organization
- Observational skills
Hobbies
In my free time I enjoy:
- baking
- sewing clothes
- crocheting
- taking care of my plants and reptiles
- going to the beach or lake
- hiking
- painting
- making jewelry
- kayaking
- dancing
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Peppertree Schools of Los Gatos
10.2019 - 03.2025
Child Development
West Valley College
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