Katherine Carney
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Preschool Teacher dedicated to supporting social-emotional and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to encourage learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with play-based techniques to promote learning and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Magic Memories
Chester Springs, PA
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted and supervised up to 10 children aged 3-5 through entire school day.
- Enhanced preschoolers' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
- Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- As a Mentor Teacher, mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Empowered students as leaders by assigning age-appropriate responsibilities within the classroom community, fostering independence and self-confidence among preschoolers.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency by streamlining daily routines and procedures, saving valuable instructional time for academic learning opportunities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Newport News, VA And Phoenixville, PA
10.2015 - 11.2020
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing compounding products.
- Expedited insurance claim resolutions by liaising with healthcare providers and insurance companies on patients' behalf.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
Media, PASkills
- Learning Assessment Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Health and Safety
- Nutrition Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Activity Planning
Certification
- Recently completed Child Development Associate application and observation process. Certification is pending.
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Magic Memories
11.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2015 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College