Katherine Robinson
Mountain Brook,AL
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Innovative Kindergarten Teacher creates individualized lesson plans promoting intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students. Adapts instructional strategies to meet various learning needs and objectives. Student-centric instructor with unwavering commitment to optimizing success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician Intern/Office Assistant
Parker Cornea
Birmingham, AL
07.2006 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory samples for analysis.
- Recorded and documented test results accurately.
- Verified patient insurance
- Checked patients in and out
- Filed Insurance claims
- Daily front office interactions
- Operated a variety of scientific instruments such as spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, and microscopes.
- Conducted experiments under supervision of senior staff.
- Performed quality control checks on samples and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of data collected during experiments.
- Provided technical support to other research personnel.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials.
- Ensured that all data was properly archived following completion of tests.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
Co-Teacher
Samford University Children's Learning Center
Birmingham, AL
01.1996 - 05.2006
- Planned and implemented daily activities to help students learn basic skills such as counting, writing, reading, and recognizing colors.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored classroom environment to ensure safety of all students.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior and social interactions with peers.
- Encouraged language development through storytelling and role-playing activities.
- Established positive relationships with parents by communicating frequently about their child's progress.
- Observed students during playtime to identify areas for improvement or reinforcement of knowledge.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted problem solving skills, critical thinking, and creative expression.
- Assisted Lead Teacher in preparing materials for lessons, projects, and assessments.
- Collaborated with other teachers on ways to improve student learning outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance based on established criteria.
- Managed student behavior using positive reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Tutored struggling students one-on-one to help them catch up academically.
- Encouraged collaboration among classmates while working together on projects.
- Helped implement strategies for managing challenging behaviors in the classroom.
- Led small groups of students during literacy centers time.
- Participated in parent teacher conferences as needed.
- Attended professional development workshops relevant to early childhood education.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
- Supervised students on school grounds, field trips and during various school functions.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, ALSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Samford University
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Calibration
- Positive Attitude
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation Management
- Behavioral Expert
- Curriculum Planning
- Educational Games
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Disciplinary Techniques
- Student Counseling
- Early Childhood Development
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Assessment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Needs Assessment
Additional Information
- Stay at home Mom for 16+ years managed their schedules and their education plans
- Ready to start back into the education field and still be available in the afternoons for my four kids and their afternoon schedules.
- in Spent 10 years with PreSchool Partners as a volunteer through JLB. Chaired the project for 9 years. Taught the Families Read Together adult class. Helped create homework/crafts for parent participation in the child's education Participated in the parent continuing education program when two of my children went to school there.
- Received the PreSchool Partners Audrey Jemison Parent of the Year in 2020
- Co-Chaired four JLB/Kaboom Playground Builds
- On rotation teach Sunday School at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church
- Assist at the Birmingham Sailing Club with the Jr Sailing Team
- MB Band parent volunteer, Chaperone to Disney 2 times, Universal Studios, Italy, and New Orleans. Work the concession stand and serve the Band students pregame dinners.
Timeline
Lab Technician Intern/Office Assistant
Parker Cornea
07.2006 - 12.2023
Co-Teacher
Samford University Children's Learning Center
01.1996 - 05.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Montevallo
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Samford University