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Katherine Cummins

Richmond,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dependable, possessing excellent communication and time management abilities. Manages office supplies, organizes correspondence and maintains liaison with other departments. Methodical and detail-oriented individual with expertise in transcribing minutes, managing calendars and filtering emails.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Myself
10.2021 - 08.2022
    • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
    • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
    • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
    • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
    • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
    • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
    • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.

Administrative Assistant/Education Coordinator

Discovery Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted new employees with new-hire paperwork and reviewed for completeness.
  • Monitored office supplies to order and replenish stock when necessary.
  • Used Word and Excel to create presentations, reports and spreadsheets.
  • Improved office efficiency by implementing color-coded filing system and introducing additional time-saving measures.
  • Managed executive calendars to strategically coordinate meetings and appointments.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.

Preschool Teacher

Discovery Early Learning Center
08.2018 - 08.2020

Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • 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.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

Teacher

San Martin De Porres Catholic School
08.2011 - 07.2012
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Preschool Teacher

Wesley United Methodist Day Care Facility
08.2010 - 07.2011
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

Homeschool Teacher

Myself
08.2009 - 07.2010
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
  • Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
  • Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.

Teacher

St. Anthony Catholic School
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Teacher

San Martin De Porres Catholic School
08.2000 - 08.2005
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Teacher

Saint Luke Catholic School
08.1997 - 08.2000
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Teacher's Aide/Internship Student

Kenmont The Montessori School
08.1996 - 08.1997
  • Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Teacher's Aide

Saint Luke Catholic School
08.1995 - 08.1996
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 30 children.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Teacher's Aide

Saint Mary's Catholic School
08.1994 - 08.1995
    • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 30 children.
    • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
    • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
    • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
    • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
    • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
    • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
    • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
    • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
    • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Education

5 Years of Religion Training

De Sales Religion Training Program
Brownsville, TX

Primary Teaching Instruction

Southwest Montessori Training School
Brownsville, TX / Dallas, Tx
07.1994

High School Diploma -

James Pace High School
Brownsville, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Meals Plus
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Daily Logs
  • Parent Interaction
  • Employee Timesheet Processing
  • Greeting Visitors
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Care
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Personnel Scheduling
  • Coordinate Schedules
  • Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Functions

Timeline

Private Nanny

Myself
10.2021 - 08.2022

Administrative Assistant/Education Coordinator

Discovery Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 09.2021

Preschool Teacher

Discovery Early Learning Center
08.2018 - 08.2020

Teacher

San Martin De Porres Catholic School
08.2011 - 07.2012

Preschool Teacher

Wesley United Methodist Day Care Facility
08.2010 - 07.2011

Homeschool Teacher

Myself
08.2009 - 07.2010

Teacher

St. Anthony Catholic School
08.2008 - 08.2009

Teacher

San Martin De Porres Catholic School
08.2000 - 08.2005

Teacher

Saint Luke Catholic School
08.1997 - 08.2000

Teacher's Aide/Internship Student

Kenmont The Montessori School
08.1996 - 08.1997

Teacher's Aide

Saint Luke Catholic School
08.1995 - 08.1996

Teacher's Aide

Saint Mary's Catholic School
08.1994 - 08.1995

5 Years of Religion Training

De Sales Religion Training Program

Primary Teaching Instruction

Southwest Montessori Training School

High School Diploma -

James Pace High School
Katherine Cummins