Katharine Scipione
CA
Summary
Accomplished early childhood educator with a track record of fostering child development and growth at Faith Trolley Preschool. Expert in behavior modification and creative problem-solving, adept at building meaningful relationships and ensuring health and safety in learning environments. Recognized for enhancing parent-teacher communication and implementing innovative curricula to support diverse learners.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Lakeside Presbyterian Child Care Center
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in the development of age-appropriate lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Faith Trolley Preschool
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address challenging behaviors, teaching students essential social-emotional skills.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Preschool Lead Teacher
East County Christian Preschool
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
- Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education / Psychology
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06-2002
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Outdoor play supervision
- Behavior modification
- Motor skills development
- Special needs support
- Creative curriculum
- Creative problem solving
- Relationship building and management
- Organization skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Lakeside Presbyterian Child Care Center
10.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Faith Trolley Preschool
08.2014 - 03.2020
Preschool Lead Teacher
East County Christian Preschool
09.2006 - 12.2010
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education / Psychology
Grossmont College
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