Katherine Fink
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
09.2024 - Current
- Adapt teaching materials and styles to the needs of individual students to accelerate growth
- Formulate activities to meet each student's individual needs
- Monitored children's daily activities and documented observations through anecdotal notes
- Supported lead teacher with daily responsibilities to enhance classroom environment
- Adhered to NC Division of Child Development and Early Education guidelines and requirements
- Maintain up-to-date documentation on individual child assessments of growth and development for children in the assigned classroom
- Conducted developmental screenings collaboratively with families
- Recorded anecdotal observations documenting children's progress
- Designed daily curriculum plans tailored to children's developmental milestones and interests
- Integrated assessment insights into curriculum planning
- Demonstrate effective teaching strategies applicable to university students
Business Development & Event Planner
Fink's Designs LLC
Miami, USA
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Planned and designed over 100 events, including weddings, corporate functions, and personal occasions
- Established connections with premier South Florida event spaces
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, overseeing vendor management, venue selection, and travel accommodations
- Crafted innovative event themes, decor, and layouts to boost client satisfaction
- Negotiated contracts with venues, caterers, and entertainment providers to secure favorable terms and pricing
- Scheduled and attended pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and objectives
- Handled client questions and concerns via different communication channels to deliver exceptional customer service
- Reviewed invoices from vendors promptly upon receipt and processed payments accordingly
- Created floor plans, seating arrangements, and other visuals as needed for each event
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and monitored expenses throughout the duration of an event
- Resolved unexpected issues and emergencies during events, maintaining poise and ensuring participant satisfaction
- Managed on-site event staff and volunteers, providing training and supervision to ensure high levels of service
Substitute Teacher/ After School Art Teacher
Princeton Christian School
Miami, USA
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Taught multiple subjects to students from preschool through 12th grade during main teacher's absence
- Crafted detailed questions to stimulate class discussions
- Inspired students to delve into their creativity, developing their skills and knowledge of art, design, and history
- Promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement methods and therefore encourage students to create a conflict-free environment
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant K3 & K4
First United Methodist Christian School
Homestead, USA
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Supported lead teacher in documenting child growth and developmental progress
- Contributed to daily activity and curriculum planning through child development insights
- Contributed to fostering a respectful and nurturing educational atmosphere
- Ensured restful nap times for children aged 2 to 4 in a structured environment
- Gathered anecdotal notes on children's development.
- Created engaging bulletin boards
- Ensured student safety by supervising behavior during indoor and outdoor activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2024
Skills
- Bilingual
- Fluent in Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer service
- Team management
- Leadership
- Calm under pressure
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Data entry
Certification
BCaBA, Pending board exam, Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Volunteering And Leadership
- King Jesus Ministries, Leadership, Miami, Florida, 01/01/09, 02/28/21
- Led weekly and monthly adult groups, prepared and summarized teachings, and delivered outcome summary reports to Senior Pastors
- Provided dedicated mentorship to young adults and adults in co-ed groups, fostering their personal and spiritual growth.
- Led children's small groups every week, ages 2-10
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small-group support to reinforce learning objectives., Advocated for children and children's programs to parents and church staff
- Developed, led, and implemented creative and artistic lessons for Summer Camp activities, including arts and crafts for a diverse group of students
- Coordinated and created individualized designs for events for a 2000-member subnet in support of the Senior Pastor from 2014 to 2021
Awards And Scholarships
- Magna Cum Laude, 05/01/24, Florida International University
- Dean's List, 05/01/24, Florida International University
- Phi Beta Kappa, 05/01/24, The Phi Beta Kappa Society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
University of North Carolina Greensboro
09.2024 - Current
Business Development & Event Planner
Fink's Designs LLC
06.2017 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher/ After School Art Teacher
Princeton Christian School
06.2010 - 08.2012
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant K3 & K4
First United Methodist Christian School
06.2008 - 06.2010
BCaBA, Pending board exam, Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
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