Kathaleen Perez
Royal City
Summary
Innovative Lead Preschool Teacher with a strong background in curriculum development and engaging lesson planning. Known for implementing creative strategies that promote active learning and emotional growth, ready to enhance early childhood education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Inspire Development Centers
Royal City
07.2005 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state early childhood education standards.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social and emotional development in children.
- Collaborated with parents to share insights on children's progress and proactively address concerns.
- Monitored classroom activities to ensure safety and promote positive behaviors among students.
- Implemented creative teaching methods using art, music, and play-based learning strategies.
- Supervised and mentored assistant teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated children's developmental milestones and provided regular feedback to parents to support their child's growth.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and collaboratively identify areas for improvement.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as field trips or holiday parties.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ECE
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA06.2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Child evaluation
- Child assessment
- Learning assessment skills
- Engaging activities
- Safety compliance
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent communication
- Teacher collaboration
- Bilingual skills
- Creative strategies
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement
- Background in education
- Classroom management experience
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Inspire Development Centers
07.2005 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - ECE
Big Bend Community College