Katelyn Cox
Vista,CA
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with background in creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Village Bloom Child Development Center
Encinitas, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Solana Beach School District
Solana Beach, CA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Barista
Starbucks
Vista, CA
10.2018 - 03.2024
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings
ASPIRE After School Teacher
Encinitas Union School District
Encinitas, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment
- Supervised and engaged with school aged students
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Education
Certificate of Speech Pathology Prepatory Program - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Child & Adolescent Development
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos05.2023
Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Child development
- Mandated Reporter
- Social skills development
- Excellent classroom management
- Therapeutic techniques
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Village Bloom Child Development Center
07.2024 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Solana Beach School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Barista
Starbucks
10.2018 - 03.2024
ASPIRE After School Teacher
Encinitas Union School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Child & Adolescent Development
California State University San Marcos
Certificate of Speech Pathology Prepatory Program - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University San Marcos
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