KATHLEEN ROCHE
Spartanburg,SC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Growing Minds Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
4K Teacher
Eddelmon Child Development Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed strong rapport with students and parents, creating an open line of communication regarding academic achievements and areas for improvement.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans and instructional strategies accordingly to promote optimal learning outcomes.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Creative Writing Teacher
Converse College
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Created and taught lessons on writing for students ages 3- 12 years of age
- Working with groups of 12 students at the most and 6 students at the least
Camp Counselor
Converse College
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Created lesson plans for students ages 8 to 12 in groups of 10- 15 students
- Led groups of children across campus for their various activities and classes
Intern
Department of Social Services
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Accompanied case workers on home visits both virtually and in person in investigations including family preservation and foster care
- Attended webinar on Domestic violence
- Participated in weekly round up meetings to discuss cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Family Studies, German Studies
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC05.2021
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Activities
Newman Club, President, Vice-President, 08/18, Present, Plan activities for campus along with campus minister, Coordinate with the Director of Catholic Campus ministries, Sister Regina Dolores
Coursework
- Development of the Young Child
- Human Growth and Development
- Intro to Special Education
- Intro to Education
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Intro to Learning Disabilities
- Intro to Intellectual Disabilities
- Literature/Music/Art for the Elementary Child
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Growing Minds Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
4K Teacher
Eddelmon Child Development Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Creative Writing Teacher
Converse College
05.2021 - 08.2021
Intern
Department of Social Services
09.2020 - 12.2020
Camp Counselor
Converse College
06.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Family Studies, German Studies
Converse College
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