Kathryn Johnson
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Self-motivated and enthusiastic DHS employee with sixteen years’ experience in the early childhood field. Bringing forth a reputation for positive collaboration and a proven track record of maintaining and enforcing licensing requirements and rules in a consistent and organized way. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best ensure the health and safety of children.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Child Care Licensing Coordinator
Minnesota Department Of Human Services
Saint Paul, MN
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and evaluate county agency recommendations for licensing actions based on licensing statutes and rules.
- Accurately and efficiently complete data entry for a variety of forms related to licensure for over 6,000 family child care providers.
- Collaborate with family child care unit consultants and family child care unit supervisors to strategize and develop training topics and tools for counties.
- Partner and effectively communicate with county licensors and provide technical assistance and guidance on procedures relating to licensing forms.
- Collect data for DHS employees and policy analysts.
- Knowledgeable in complex systems including Electronic Licensing Management System (ELMS), Licensing Information Lookup (LIL), NETStudy 2.0, SSIS and Electronic Licensing Inspection Checklist Information (ELICI)
- Make decisions regarding functionality of the complex systems to inform protocols and processes.
- Manage databases containing information about all issued licenses.
- Identify and solve data errors using knowledge of multiple data sources and complex systems.
- Proficient in software including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint OneNote, Teams, Zoom, Webex and Mirro.
Early Childhood Educator and Licensed Provider
Johnson Family Childcare and Preschool
Lakeville, MN
09.2007 - Current
- Own and operate an in-home daycare with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children
- Experience with parents and children from multi-cultural and varied socioeconomic backgrounds
- Possess a solid working knowledge of licensing MN rule 9502, and MN statute 245A, 245C and 260E
- Monitor and maintain compliance with state and federal rules and regulations in a DHS licensed program and submit complete and correct records required by statute
- Develop and maintain positive learning environments for students
- Independently design and teach thematic, developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Use contemporary strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Observe, document and assess children’s development and analyze that information to make decisions on how to plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the experiences provided
- Give one on one attention to students while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Successfully used decision making skills to effectively enforce child care handbook and contract to families
- Effectively trained assistant on DHS rules, curriculum implementation and contemporary methods used in providing services
- Managed expectations, worked cooperatively and communicated effectively with families regarding my program and the care of their children
- Provided orientation on family childcare rules to new families at the beginning of each year
- Proficient in software including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint OneNote, Teams and Zoom
- Familiar with the ELICI licensing tool and the requirement to post results of licensing visits and other licensing compliance/non-compliance documents on Licensing Information Lookup.
ECFE Early Childhood Teacher
Northfield Public Schools
Northfield, MN
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Instructed children ages birth to five years
- Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant lessons, activities, and educational experiences that meet the standard of best practice
- Taught in a multi-cultural classroom
- Provided parents with available community resources
- Assisted in identification of developmental delays, health and other concerns for children enrolled in the program
- Provided teachings on activities that are developmentally appropriate to try at home
- Worked in collaborative partnerships with teachers, educational assistants and parents
- Communicated productively with other teachers and parents regarding children's behaviors and academic accomplishments
- Attended and actively participated in staff and team meetings
- Initiated and maintained partnerships and cooperative relationships with all early childhood programs and school district programs
- Provided professional development and daily training for early childhood teaching assistants
- Operated software including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word.
Program Assistant ECSE Autism Classroom
Lakeville School District
Lakeville, MN
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Coordinated and facilitated direct teaching curriculum
- Supported individual and small group learning
- Assisted with data collection and implemented all aspects of individualized education plans
- Collaborated with IEP team to develop and execute objectives
- Promoted total communication with children by using verbal, picture schedules and sign language
- Used information analysis to determine activities to best reach IEP goals.
Substitute Teacher
Duluth Public Schools
Duluth, MN
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Instructed students grades preschool- grade five
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept students on task with positive reinforcement strategies
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Effectively managed a variety of classroom behaviors
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Office Manager
Mirror Images Salon and Day Spa
Duluth, MN
05.1998 - 06.2006
- Performed administrative, clerical and receptionist duties
- Scheduled and managed appointments for five stylists and two massage therapists
- Supervised and trained four receptionists
- Evaluated, assessed and managed inventory from vendor supply to point of sale
- Updated and maintained office filing system, ensuring that all files were current, accessible and organized
- Responded to a variety of salon inquires and gave recommendations
- Worked with salon management software and database to retain client information and appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science : Early Childhood Education -
University of Minnesota-Duluth
05.2005
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Problem Solving
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Critical Thinker
- Trusted
- Hard working
Certification
- State of Minnesota Department of Education Teaching License, Active, 16yrs, 2005-2021, Early Childhood Educator, Birth-Grade 3
- State of Minnesota Family Child Care License, Active, 16yrs 2007-2023
Timeline
Family Child Care Licensing Coordinator
Minnesota Department Of Human Services
06.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator and Licensed Provider
Johnson Family Childcare and Preschool
09.2007 - Current
Program Assistant ECSE Autism Classroom
Lakeville School District
08.2006 - 12.2007
ECFE Early Childhood Teacher
Northfield Public Schools
01.2006 - 12.2008
Substitute Teacher
Duluth Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2006
Office Manager
Mirror Images Salon and Day Spa
05.1998 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Applied Science : Early Childhood Education -
University of Minnesota-Duluth
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