Kathlene Lopez-Martin
Shelton,CT
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Motivated lady with strong desire to combine my experience into a career with Children and legal expertise.. Offering 40 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with team, students and caregivers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Bunny Village
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Care and education of children 1 yr
- Thru 6 years of age.
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Great Beginning II
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Care and education of children 1 yr
- Thru 6 years of age.
Field Inspector
JMI Reports
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Residential/Personal Lines Property Inspections
- Commercial/Loss Control Property Inspections
- Agribusiness/Farm Property Inspections
Military Admissions Counselor
Post University
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Enrollment of military personnel to pursue degree programs with their benefits
Regional Director for CT & RI
AYUSA Int'l Foreign Student Exchange
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Successful placement of foreign exchange students with host families in CT & RI
- Conduct monthly contacts, yearly background check on host families, home inspections, interviews, secure academic placements prior to arrivals, occasional airport transportation
- Speaker at fairs & various school events
- TEENAGERS - AGES 14-19 YEARS OF AGE 31 COUNTRIES
Owner/Operator
Munchkinland Home Daycare
Naugatuck, CT
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Care and education of children 6 weeks thru 12 years of age
- Self made preschool curriculum for ages 2-6
- T.E.A.M food Program, Healthy Meals
- Nutritional program incorporated for meals, daily record keeping
- Worked in various daycare facilities as Infant/Toddler/Pre-K and school aged teacher.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, CHILD STUDIES -
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2024
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
12.2010
ASSOCIATES DEGREE, PARALEGAL STUDIES -
Ashworth College
12.2024
Skills
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Learning assessments
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Science Exploration
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Planning
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Legal Experience
Employed at two law offices in CT. Family Law, Personal Injury, Probate. Prepare for client interaction and depositions. All office procedures. Appearance forms, court documents, dockets, case loads, personal injury claims, small claims and family law. Basic knowledge with Real Estate & Probate but learn quickly. Criminal law & family law very intriguing. Self-starter and quick learner.
Legal Skills:
- Ability to write correspondence clear and concise using proper grammar, vocabulary, punctuation & spelling, Prioritizing, Strong organizational skills
- High level professionalism, and discretion with confidential information
- Knowledge of legal practices, documentation and terminology, strong written and oral communication skills
- 5 years of experience in a legal environment or law office
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Learning e-filing, Highly motivated, Detail-oriented, strong attention to detail, Effective time management
- High degree of integrity and confidentiality. Continues learning new things and positive attitude. Ability to work under pressure and timelines. Establishes strong network interdepartmentally. Work independently with little or no supervision as well as team environment. Professional dress and pleasant demeanor
Technology Experience
Computer skills: internet and social media, MS Programs; Word, Outlook, Excel, One Note, Access, Publisher, MS works, UPS & FED EX programs, Internet Savvy, 8000 kpm 60 wpm
Pay Experience
$18-30 range
Availabile for Employment
Monday - Friday 9-6 Weekends if needed
Volunteer Experience
- GUARDIAN AD LITEM, PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA, 2018-01-01, 2019-12-31
- GUARDIAN AD LITEM, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT, 2023-01-01, PRESENT
- NAUGATUCK HEAD START PARENT TEACH PRESIDENT, 1992-01-01, 1995-12-31
Timeline
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Bunny Village
01.2021 - 01.2022
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Great Beginning II
01.2019 - 01.2020
Field Inspector
JMI Reports
01.2017 - 01.2019
Military Admissions Counselor
Post University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Regional Director for CT & RI
AYUSA Int'l Foreign Student Exchange
01.2004 - 01.2011
Owner/Operator
Munchkinland Home Daycare
01.1994 - 01.1999
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, CHILD STUDIES -
Post University
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
ASSOCIATES DEGREE, PARALEGAL STUDIES -
Ashworth College