Katerina Livermore
1450 North St, Apt 106, Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Caring and dedicated childcare worker with strong experiences in various environments such as individual attention, group management, classroom settings, and one-on-one instruction for children of various developmental abilities. Experienced in navigating new and potentially uncomfortable situations such as international work, second languages, interpersonal conflict management, and unpredictable group activities. Approaches all endeavors with compassion and a desire to learn from, and help, all involved, in turn creating meaningful connections and successful skill building.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Ministry Worker
Berkshire First Church Of The Nazarene
Dalton, Massachusetts
06.2024 - Current
- Assist youth ministry leaders in local church events for the youth ministry by aiding in preparation, games, instruction, etc.
- Travel to events and provided help with managing the group, preparing for activities, and handling possible conflicts amongst students
- Provide childcare for Sunday evening services
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
Pittsfield, MA
09.2021 - Current
- Work alongside other childcare providers in large-group settings in tasks such as monitoring the children, providing necessary individual care, managing conflicts, and creating a safe environment for children of various ages
- Work individually in providing childcare to children in assisting with bedtime routines, meals, entertainment, and keeping the children safe and comfortable both physically and emotionally
- Provide in-house nanny care for under 1-year olds, giving all-day care in every needed activity, such as feeding, changing diapers, providing play time, and managing the environment to assure safety and comfort
One-On-One Aide Volunteer
Casa de los Niños
Cochabamba, Bolivia
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Navigated challenges that come with being in a new country, such as speaking and instructing in a second language, tackling unknown cultural norms, and managing being away from home for long periods of time
- Assisted head teacher with managing the classroom, including tasks such as cleaning the space, aiding parents with pickup and drop-off, providing meals for students, and taking students to physical therapy sessions
- Aided in preparing and distributing assignment materials through tasks such as printing assignments, cutting out materials, and setting up activities
- Taught material to students in the classroom, sometimes including reading skills, writing skills, and social-emotional learning to students both with and without special needs
- Provided one-on-one aid to a child with Down Syndrome including navigating non-verbal communication, aid with tasks such as eating and walking, assistance in creating and completing appropriate classroom assignments, interacting with peers, etc.
- Lead occasional English language instruction, generally limited to a basic level such as letters, colors, etc.
Violin Teacher
18 Degrees Family Services for Western MA
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Instructed students individually on violin technique, performance preparation, and overall skill
- Instructed students learning various instruments in a group setting by providing individual instruction and group management
- Managed groups of students during non-instructional times such as after-school care before our program, preparation for performances, etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield, MA06-2023
In Progress- Bachelor of Arts - Public And International Affairs
Princeton University
Princeton, NJSkills
- Childcare management
- Classroom instruction
- Team collaboration
- Parent interaction
- Classroom management
- Safety monitoring
- Emotional support
- Multilingual abilities
- Child development support
- Nonverbal communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Competitive mountain biking
- Violin performance, solo and orchestral
- Volunteer work through music performance, food pantry aid, and international humanitarian work
- Member of church music group
Accomplishments
- Mary George Research Conference, Princeton University participant
- Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Ministry Worker
Berkshire First Church Of The Nazarene
06.2024 - Current
One-On-One Aide Volunteer
Casa de los Niños
10.2023 - 04.2024
Violin Teacher
18 Degrees Family Services for Western MA
11.2022 - 06.2023
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pittsfield High School
In Progress- Bachelor of Arts - Public And International Affairs
Princeton University
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