Kathryn D Livingston
Louisa,VA
Summary
To promote children's social-emotional, cognitive, and self-expressive learning in the position of Preschool Teacher.
Early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Bright Horizons
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with parents and guardians through regular progress reports and conferences, enhancing parent-teacher communication and fostering a supportive educational environment.
- Meeting the individual dietary, health, comfort, and care needs of each individual child
- Have a child-centered approach, ensuring through completion and monitoring of the observation and planning process that it meets the needs of all children and their interests
- Encourage a learning environment with an open thought process where all ideas are valued
- Support and promote diversity and equality
- Responsible for 12 students in the Two’s class with a co-teacher for a year
- Responsible for 17 students in the Preschool classroom with an assistant for a year
- Currently responsible for 8 Infants with an assistant
Nanny
Private Family
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Transporting children to/from activities
- Art projects
- Toilet training
- Household chores related to child care (i.e. cooking, cleaning, washing and folding clothes)
Co-Lead Teacher
Kindercare
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Planning of daily lessons and art activities
- Toilet training
- Preparing the classroom according to monthly learning themes
Lead Teacher
Rainbow Station/LeafSpring
10.1999 - 01.2020
- Planning daily lessons and activities encompassing art, STEM, literacy, cognitive development, and gross and fine motor skills
- Decorating the classroom to reflect monthly learning themes
- Preparing monthly classroom newsletters and child portfolios
- Toilet training
Nursery Coordinator
Discovery United Methodist Church
01.2001 - 02.2002
- Scheduling help for Sunday and Wednesday services
- Serving as a consistent, familiar face to children every week
Assistant Director
Childtime
10.1998 - 10.1999
- Engaging with prospective parents
- Planning weekly menus
- Preparing monthly newsletters
- Transporting children to/from school
- Assisting with teacher schedules, daily operations, and cooking
Owner/Director
Little Angels
08.1996 - 08.1998
- All daily operations
- Accounting
- Daily activities
- Preparing meals
Director
Kids World Learning Center
06.1995 - 08.1996
- Performing all daily operations, such as scheduling and staff supervision
- Conducting regular staff meetings
- Preparing and maintaining staff and children's files
Program Director
Kids World Learning Center
08.1993 - 06.1995
- Assisting staff with lesson plans
- Preparing and maintaining children's files
- Training new teachers
- Planning and coordinating field trips and activities
- Transporting children to/from school
Lead Teacher
Children's Place
10.1992 - 08.1993
- Planning of daily activities and art projects
- Assisting with cooking and cleaning
- Transporting children to/from school
Lead Teacher
Kindercare
01.1992 - 10.1992
- Planning of daily activities and art projects
- Transporting children to/from school
- Working and interacting with all age groups
Teacher's Aide
Children's House
09.1988 - 08.1990
- Assisting lead teachers with art projects and daily activities
- Assisting in classrooms where needed (age range of [Redacted Content] to [Redacted Content] class)
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
John Tyler Community College
09-1989
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- CPR/First Aid , Red Cross 2024
- MAT Trained 2025
Timeline
Teacher
Bright Horizons
05.2023 - Current
Nanny
Private Family
03.2020 - 05.2023
Co-Lead Teacher
Kindercare
02.2020 - 03.2020
Nursery Coordinator
Discovery United Methodist Church
01.2001 - 02.2002
Lead Teacher
Rainbow Station/LeafSpring
10.1999 - 01.2020
Assistant Director
Childtime
10.1998 - 10.1999
Owner/Director
Little Angels
08.1996 - 08.1998
Director
Kids World Learning Center
06.1995 - 08.1996
Program Director
Kids World Learning Center
08.1993 - 06.1995
Lead Teacher
Children's Place
10.1992 - 08.1993
Lead Teacher
Kindercare
01.1992 - 10.1992
Teacher's Aide
Children's House
09.1988 - 08.1990
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
John Tyler Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Walden University
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Virginia Social Services Guidelines
- Knowledge of NAEYC Licensing Regulations
- Strong desire to provide the best environment for a child's development
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- MAT Trained