Kathleen Kate Weeden
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Results-oriented educational professional with over 30 years in teaching and administration. Led educational programs and managed stakeholder communications, tailoring training plans to diverse learning styles. Proven organizational administrator, supporting key institutional priorities and enhancing community engagement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
14th Street Y / Educational Alliance
New York
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored children's development to identify needs and tailored assistance strategies accordingly.
- Provided individualized support to each child while fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students and families to enhance communication and support.
- Evaluate assistant teacher progress and oversee the learning plan development.
Manager
LaRossi Pizza
Brooklyn
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw office operations and managed phone, text, and email communications to ensure smooth functioning.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and tracked inventory orders to maintain accurate supplies.
- Assisted customers with inquiries in a timely manner.
Preschool Teacher
Brooklyn Preschool of Science
Brooklyn
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented a stimulating curriculum for a classroom of toddlers.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to foster a supportive and engaging educational environment.
- Delivered positive and enriching emotional and intellectual experiences daily.
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Executed lesson plans to maintain focus on educational goals and student engagement.
- Monitored and facilitated student progress, ensuring timely completion of academic deliverables.
- Delivered engaging lessons in various subjects to diverse student groups.
- Managed classroom behavior using effective strategies and positive reinforcement.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to maintain curriculum continuity and student progress.
Head Teacher
Plymouth Church School
Brooklyn
09.1996 - 12.2021
- Formulated and structured daily curriculum for optimal learning and engagement.
- Coordinated classroom operations and led effective parent-teacher communications.
- Provided guidance and training to teaching staff and related personnel.
- Streamlined administrative tasks, including inventory management and book club financial oversight.
Night Receptionist
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
09.2003 - 02.2007
- Oversaw Front Desk operations, facilitating visitor sign in/out and handling phone inquiries.
- Executed administrative tasks, including filing, processing bill payments, and maintaining accurate bookkeeping.
- Greeted and assisted visitors with a welcoming demeanor.
- Managed front desk operations during nighttime hours.
- Handled incoming phone calls and directed inquiries appropriately.
Summer Camp Director
Plymouth Church School
Brooklyn
06.1994 - 08.1996
- Developed and administered comprehensive summer curriculum for young campers, coordinating logistics and resources while leading team of counselors to enhance camper experiences.
- Ensured compliance with Department of Health regulations and managed administrative duties, fostering a safe and organized environment for staff and campers.
- Organized daily camp schedules and activities for diverse groups of children.
- Supervised staff to ensure safe and engaging camp experiences.
- Developed creative programming that fostered teamwork and social skills.
Education
MS - Elementary Education Reading and Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBA - English
CUNY / Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum design
- Child development
- Child assessment
- Individual assessments
- Classroom management
- Learning strategy creation
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
14th Street Y / Educational Alliance
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
03.2022 - 06.2023
Manager
LaRossi Pizza
02.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Brooklyn Preschool of Science
09.2021 - 07.2023
Night Receptionist
Plymouth Church
09.2003 - 02.2007
Head Teacher
Plymouth Church School
09.1996 - 12.2021
Summer Camp Director
Plymouth Church School
06.1994 - 08.1996
MS - Elementary Education Reading and Literacy
Walden University
BA - English
CUNY / Brooklyn College