Katherine Kopelman
Morris,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. I excel at building strong, trusting rapport with children of all ages and can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
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Certification
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12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Step By Step Child Care Center
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Facilitate everyday classroom functions.
- Execute curriculum in compliance with all company and DCFS policies and procedures
- Ensure safety and well-being of children consistently in indoor and outdoor environments.
- Demonstrate integrity and responsibility as a role model for children.
- Foster a nurturing and safe atmosphere for children.
Foster Care Placement Case Manager
One Hope United
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered direct case management services to children and families in home, daycare, and school environments.
- Ensured provisions of appropriate services to meet individual needs and maintain continuity of care.
Transitional Counselor
Maryville Academy
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Responsible for direct service to Transitional IDJ Program youth in a residential setting.
- Engaged youth to lower instances of aggression and criminal behavior effectively.
- Implemented strategies to reduce criminal activity and enhance rule compliance.
Case Manager
Thresholds Young Adult Program
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered case management services to young adults with mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with DCFS, DJJ, ICG, and PCS as well as therapy and psychiatric teams for effective treatment.
- Assessed independent living and coping abilities to enhance skill development.
- Educated youth on navigating community resources and transitioning to adult mental health systems.
- Documented service delivery for Medicaid billing purposes.
Site Director
Wesley Child Care Center
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Coordinated, oversaw, and planned a before and after school program for 100 children.
- Supervised 9 staff members, communicated, and collaborated with staff and parents to develop an optimal care plan of activities for children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL05-2022
Skills
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Crisis intervention
- Empathy and patience
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teaching methodologies
Certification
Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL)
Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL)
I speak English.
Languages
English
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Step By Step Child Care Center
07.2025 - 07.2026
Foster Care Placement Case Manager
One Hope United
03.2025 - 07.2025
Transitional Counselor
Maryville Academy
04.2024 - 02.2025
Case Manager
Thresholds Young Adult Program
07.2023 - 04.2024
Site Director
Wesley Child Care Center
08.2014 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology