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Katherine Keller

Wilton

Summary

To continue working with children of all ages. Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bright Horizons
Wilton
01.2023 - Current
  • Created and lead activities based on observations of the children’s interest and needs
  • Communicate daily with parents

Wilton Public Schools
Wilton
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Assist certified staff members implement instruction that targets individualized goals and objectives.
  • Works with children individually or in small groups based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.

Co-Head Fours Teacher

Children’s Day School of Wilton
Wilton
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Maintained responsibility for the planning, teaching, and projects for a play based pre-school classroom.
  • Evaluated each students progress and adjusted lessons accordingly
  • Designed and coordinated activities to enhance student’s activities and critical thinking skills
  • Weekly communication with parents regarding child’s classroom progress

Co-Head Three’s Teacher

Children’s Day School of Wilton
Wilton
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Maintained responsibility for the planning, teaching, and projects for a play based pre-school classroom.
  • Evaluated each students progress and adjusted lessons accordingly
  • Designed and coordinated activities to enhance student’s activities and critical thinking skills
  • Weekly communication with parents regarding child’s classroom progress

Classroom Aide

Children’s Day School of Wilton
Wilton
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Worked one on one with children as needed
  • Facilitated lesson planning

CTE Literacy Program Tutor
Stamford
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Implemented activities and games to enforce material learned in school

Kindergarten Teacher

01.1998 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for creating and instructing curriculum for 25 culturally and economically diverse students in an inclusive classroom setting
  • Implemented journal writing program for kindergarteners
  • Designed and implemented behavior modification programs for children with behavioral difficulties
  • Developed daily reading and language lessons using phonemic awareness approach

First Grade Reading and Math Summer Teacher

St. Brendan School
Bronx
06.2000 - 08.2000
  • Responsible for instructing 20 students in math using a blend of curriculum
  • Implemented early reading programs using a blend of anthologies and trade books

Education

computer technology in the classroom

New York Institute of Technology
New York, NY
01.2001

B.S. - Elementary Education

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
01.1998

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Child assessment
  • Individualized instruction
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior management

Certification

  • Provisional Educator Certification, Pennsylvania, Kindergarten through grade 6
  • Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certification
  • CPR and First Aid Certification

Additional Professional Activities

  • K-8 Entertainment Coordinator, Organize annual Christmas show for all grades, Plan various plays for the children throughout the year, Responsible for yearly Kindergarten graduation ceremony
  • Extended Day Supervisor, Responsible for extra curricular after school programs for over 70 students across grade levels

Timeline

Bright Horizons
01.2023 - Current

Wilton Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2023

Co-Head Fours Teacher

Children’s Day School of Wilton
01.2014 - 01.2019

Co-Head Three’s Teacher

Children’s Day School of Wilton
01.2012 - 01.2014

Classroom Aide

Children’s Day School of Wilton
01.2012 - 01.2014

CTE Literacy Program Tutor
01.2011 - 01.2012

First Grade Reading and Math Summer Teacher

St. Brendan School
06.2000 - 08.2000

Kindergarten Teacher

01.1998 - 01.2005

computer technology in the classroom

New York Institute of Technology

B.S. - Elementary Education

University of Scranton

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