Katherine Brown
Middletown,RI
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Highly communicative individual who identifies issues and makes the best decisions regarding course of treatment. Disciplined worker with expertise in data confidentiality and client education and promoting experience working with culturally diverse families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Sandpipers Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Babysitting
01.2010 - Current
- Provides care and safety for children, including feeding, bathing and putting to bed while parents are out
- Incorporates games and craft activities to increase engagement and enjoyment
- Red Cross Certified.
Substitute Teacher
Middletown Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided classroom management and teaching a variety of subjects to students aged Pre-K to fifth grade
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Ripples Swim School
Ripples Swim School
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked as a swim instructor while providing a safe environment for children to learn how to swim.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Taught water comfortability to advanced swimming skills.
- Worked well in and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Intern at Colt-Andrews Elementary School
Shelly Marshall
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked closely with the School Social Worker as her intern.
- Provided care, information, and counseling to students and parents.
- Advocated for schools growth by being a part of philanthropy events.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Hyvee/ Wahlbergers
Hyvee
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked as a bartender and server.
- Provided courteous, friendly service while multitasking in fast-paced environment.
- Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Nanny
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Provides care for three children
- Helped with after school care including homework and dinner
- Drove children to activities and helped with daily life.
Red Robin
Red Robin
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Learned communication skills and provided hard-working maintenance tasks.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Camp Luther Of Nebraska
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Provides an environment for learning and fun in the outdoors
- Lead small groups of youth girls
- Made lesson plans that aligned with the week's topic and served as lifeguard at the camp lake.
S&J Detasseling
S&J
06.2012 - 07.2018
- Served as checker following new crew members for quality control.
- Removed tassels by hand from tops of corn plants to prevent self-pollination.
- Worked in harsh weather conditions to accomplish necessary planting, cultivation and harvesting work for corn crop.
Capitol Heights Lifeguard
Laurie Stutzman
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Provides a safe environment where the kids can swim and the parents can relax
- Scanning over the pool and selling concessions at break
- CPR, AED, and Lifeguard certified.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Education
Human Development and Family Sciences with a minor in Education Studies and Psychology -
University Of Nebraska- Lincoln
01.2022
Graduate -
Grand Island Northwest High School
Grand Island, NE01.2018
Skills
- Park Supervision
- Light Housekeeping
- Child Supervision
- Routine Management
- Behavior Monitoring
- Schedule Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior Management
- Dependability
- Decision-Making Skills
- Good Judgement
- Stamina
- Head Start Programs
Community Service
- Peace Lutheran Church, Grand Island, NE, 2004, Present, Member
- Confirmand
- VBS Small-group Leader
- Nursery Volunteer
- GI Evangelical Free Church, Grand Island, NE, 2014, Present, Youth Group Member
- 3-year Rosebud Mission Team Member
- Central Nebraska Humane Society, Grand Island, NE, 2015, 2018, Volunteer to walk and socialize dogs and cats.
- Well Being Ambassador, 2019, 2022, Emphasized in the environmental well-being department. Created outreach events for campus. Student pop-ups at the union and served as a speaker to classes and organizations about the importance of mental health.
References
Mr. Michael Peterson, Grand Island Physical Therapy MS - Athletic Trainer Certified, 620 W Diers Ave, Suite 300, Grand Island, NE, 68803, 308-382-0344 Mrs. Darbie Mazour, Grand Island Northwest High School English Teacher and Senior Class/Student Council Sponsor, 2710 N North Road, Grand Island, NE, 68803, 308-385-6398, dmazour@ginorthwest.org Mr. Jeff South, Evangelical Free Church Pastor of Student Ministries, 2609 Blaine Street, Grand Island, NE, 68801, 308-382-1898, jeff@gifree.org Mr. & Mrs. Ryan and Becky Waind, Neighbors/Friends/Babysitting Employer, 504 Fleetwood Circle, Grand Island, NE, 68803, 308-384-2490
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Sandpipers Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Middletown Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
Ripples Swim School
Ripples Swim School
09.2022 - 02.2023
Intern at Colt-Andrews Elementary School
Shelly Marshall
08.2022 - 12.2022
Hyvee/ Wahlbergers
Hyvee
01.2022 - 08.2022
Red Robin
Red Robin
05.2020 - 08.2020
Nanny
08.2019 - 12.2020
Camp Luther Of Nebraska
05.2019 - 07.2019
Capitol Heights Lifeguard
Laurie Stutzman
04.2018 - 07.2018
S&J Detasseling
S&J
06.2012 - 07.2018
Babysitting
01.2010 - Current
Human Development and Family Sciences with a minor in Education Studies and Psychology -
University Of Nebraska- Lincoln
Graduate -
Grand Island Northwest High School
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