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Katherine C. Roach (K.C.)

Ithaca

Summary

Attentive and creative preschool teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social. I am familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. I Inspired to promote physical health, emotional and social health as complement to academic progress.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Assistant

ICSD
Ithaca
08.2025 - 06.2026
  • Facilitated small group instruction to enhance individual learning experiences.
  • Prepared classroom materials and supplies for daily lessons and activities.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

CNS
Ithaca
08.2020 - 03.2025

• Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques

• Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters

• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles

• Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase

• overall student happiness

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Ithaca Montessori School
Ithaca
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Monitored students in class and support lead teacher.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively tracking student movements and behavior.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Mt Olive Preschool
Poway
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Hope Christian Preschool
Rancho Bernardo
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Long term substitute
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.

Co- Preschool Teacher

Elm Park Preschool
Poway
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness

C0- Preschool Teacher

St George's Preschool
Burke
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for preschool-age children
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters

Education

High School Diploma -

Coronado High School
Coronado, CA
06-1995

ECE & Child Development

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Some College (No Degree) - ECE & Child Development

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • 18 credits of Early Childhood Education Credits
  • 15 years of preschool experience
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Positive atmosphere promotion
  • Team player

Timeline

Kindergarten Assistant

ICSD
08.2025 - 06.2026

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

CNS
08.2020 - 03.2025

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Ithaca Montessori School
09.2019 - 06.2020

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Mt Olive Preschool
08.2017 - 06.2019

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Hope Christian Preschool
01.2017 - 06.2017

Co- Preschool Teacher

Elm Park Preschool
08.2015 - 06.2017

C0- Preschool Teacher

St George's Preschool
08.2014 - 06.2015

Some College (No Degree) - ECE & Child Development

San Diego Mesa College

ECE & Child Development

Cuesta College

High School Diploma -

Coronado High School
Katherine C. Roach (K.C.)