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Kathryn Donahue

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Experience Teacher- 1st Grade

Canon MacMillion Wylandville Elementary
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

YMCA Duquesne
06.2023 - Current
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and continuously improve teaching skills.
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Implemented positive discipline techniques to encourage responsible behavior among students consistently.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
  • Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Little House Learning Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2025

Skills

  • Student Records Management
  • Collaborative learning
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Student Support
  • Student Engagement
  • Special Education
  • Group Instruction
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Field Experience Teacher- 1st Grade

Canon MacMillion Wylandville Elementary
02.2024 - Current

Daycare Assistant Teacher

YMCA Duquesne
06.2023 - Current

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Little House Learning Center
05.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Duquesne University

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