Katherine Mindel
Plymouth,MA
Summary
Highly collaborative, diligent and creative early childhood education student with a passion for making a positive impact in children's lives. Skilled at building meaningful relationships with students, parents, and educators. Strong observation skills and ability to design activities and interactions that meet children's individualized needs. Thrives in diverse and collaborative environments, and capable of providing meaningful student-teacher interactions that lead to student growth and development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Dirigo Elementary School
Peru , ME
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Served part-time in the capacity of teaching assistant to a class of 14 third-graders.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Supervised recess periods ensuring the safety of all students while encouraging physical activity.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience through scaffolding, active listening and observation, and other techniques.
Teacher's Assistant
Etz Hayim Synagogue
Arlington , VA
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Provided daily teaching assistance to students between the ages of 2-5.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Gained progressive responsibility, serving as co-teacher for the last several weeks of the engagement.
Practicum Student
Sweatt Winter Childcare and Early Education Center
Farmington , ME
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
- Conducted small and large group lesson plans of varying subject areas.
- Helped to implement positive behavior management strategies in the classroom.
- Supervised children during lunchtime and snack time.
Cashier
Ecochic Boutique
Plymouth , MA
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Organized promotional displays and arranged merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME12.2024
High School Diploma -
Plymouth North High School
Plymouth, MA06.2021
Skills
- Strong insight and ability to identify the developmental needs of students through observation and interaction, and to identify the resources they need to be successful.
- Creating lesson plans for individual needs and providing accessible accommodations.
- Collaborates with others respectfully and supportively.
Timeline
Practicum Student
Dirigo Elementary School
2023.09 - 2023.12
Teacher's Assistant
Etz Hayim Synagogue
2023.06 - 2023.08
Practicum Student
Sweatt Winter Childcare and Early Education Center
2023.01 - 2023.04
Cashier
Ecochic Boutique
2022.06 - 2022.08
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Maine At Farmington
High School Diploma -
Plymouth North High School
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