Katherine Silva
Mountain View,CA
Summary
Experienced Preschool Teacher adept at creating nurturing environments that foster young children's growth. Recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task management, ensuring educational objectives are achieved with creativity and patience. Specializes in early childhood development, classroom organization, and curriculum planning. Excels in communication, empathy, and patience, essential for promoting student development and building supportive relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Abilitypath
Mountain View , Ca
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
Preschool Teacher
ICRI
Palo Alto, California
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
Education
25 ECE Units - Child Development
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA07-2016
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Play-based learning
- Creative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Classroom organization
- Observational skills
- Toileting and feeding
- Effective listening
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Inclusive lesson adaptation
- Activity planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Abilitypath
01.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher
ICRI
03.2016 - 10.2019
25 ECE Units - Child Development
Foothill College