Kathryn Kashner
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Organized Early Childhood Professional with excellent communication skills focused on making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Familiar with high-quality programming, best practices, and current NAEYC research. Skilled in managing employees, reporting and compliance requirements, documentation, and maintaining files and records.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Education Credential Coordinator
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Manage and operate the CDA, Director Credential, and School Age Credentialing programs at NCC.
- Supervise Credential adjunct faculty and Apprenticeship Liaison/mentor.
- Advise students who enter as a “Specialized Diploma”.
- Collaborate with Online Learning for the usage of Blackboard Ultra and Anthology.
- Enter CDA Courses into the PD Registry for non-credit compliance.
- Work proficiently within NCC systems: Workday and Lifelearn.
- Created new CDA curriculum to align with 2023 NAEYC Professional Standards (Apprenticeship).
- Secretary for Higher Education Consortium for Early Childhood Education and PA ACCESS Chapter (FA22-FA24) and PA ACCESS Chapter (SP24-Current).
Apprenticeship Coordinator/CDA Instructor/Mentor
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Participated in the upstart of the Pennsylvania ECE Apprenticeship program.
- Created an apprenticeship system at NCC in conjunction with the Department of Labor.
- Collaborated closely with 1199c Training and Upgrading Fund to onboard NCC Apprentices, track hours, and ensure wage bumps.
- Taught the Apprenticeship CDA Courses while piloting new LMS Ultra and served as the Mentor for the Coaches.
- Developed and provided coach's training for apprenticeship.
- Navigated Apprentices to CDA and Apprenticeship Completion.
- Coordinated Apprenticeship graduation banquet for 50+ attendees; 2022 & 2023.
Professional Development Coordinator and Trainer
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
12.2014 - 02.2024
- Supervised the department of private pay training for early childhood professionals in the community.
- Created Professional Development modules and implemented over 500 hours of engaging training.
- Worked in conjunction with the NCC Education department to evaluate the effectiveness of NCC's Community Education Department.
- Updated outlines to align with Act 48, PA Early Learning Standards, and Danielson Framework.
- Onboarded new trainers to the LMS system for delivering professional development: Blackboard, Collaborate, Ultra.
- Cooperated with internal and external partners of the early childhood education system to improve quality within the program (NCC, DHS, ELRC).
- Presented at the 2016, 2018, and 2019 ECE Summit: Penn State University.
- Presented on Apprenticeship at the 2021 Early Ed U Summit: Seattle, WA.
Adjunct Professor
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Taught Credit courses: EARL 107 Observation and Assessment, and EARL 217 Child, Family, and Community.
- Successfully navigated to fully online shift during COVID-19, March 2020.
- Managed Primary Shell of EARL 107, updating material to reflect the most current trends in Early Childhood.
STARS Technical Assistant Consultant
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
12.2014 - 09.2019
- Provided one-on-one services to early learning and school-age facilities to enrich quality performance standards.
- Implemented Practice-Based Coaching with Technical Assistance Sites, while utilizing Swivl technology, to enhance reflective feedback.
- Collaborated with all levels of teaching staff and management to brainstorm ways to enhance early learning environments and teaching practices.
- Achieved a 100% success rate of guiding 50 early learning and school-age facilities to improve or maintain their STAR level.
Director
Nottingham Country Day Care
Nottingham, PA
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Led an independently owned and operated childcare facility, licensed for up to 105 children, and a staff of 20.
- Implemented and maintained a successful program of improvements that elevated the center's PA STARS rating from STAR 2 to STAR 4 in under 2 years.
- Worked closely with the local IU to ensure students receive appropriate services and accommodations in compliance with their IEP.
- Developed professional educational paths for all staff members. Multiple teachers utilized TEACH and NCC's online CDA program.
- Created a Kindergarten transition team for local Early Childhood Centers and the Oxford Area School District.
- Recruited local businesses to offer enrichment activities; Oxford Karate, Oxford Center for Dance, and Oxford Arts Alliance.
- Worked in conjunction with philanthropic organizations to give back to the community (Eli Matthews Foundation, Nottingham Presbyterian Church Back to School Fair, and Southern Chester County Civic Organization).
- Organized and coordinated fundraising events to purchase art supplies for the students.
- Navigated families through social and educational resources available within the community.
- Selected to be a PA STARS mentor.
Assistant Director
Nottingham Country Day Care
Nottingham, PA
07.2004 - 08.2007
- Assisted in daily operations of the childcare center.
- Ensured compliance with DHS, STARS, and CCIS/Title 20
- Assisted in writing annual evaluations for staff of 20.
- Onboarded and trained new staff using Penn State Better Kid Care New Staff Orientation
- Evaluated lesson plans and assisted teachers in utilizing PA Early Learning Standards
- Facilitated family events; Week of the Young Child, Parents morning, Fall Festival, Spring Fling, and NCDC Community Yardsale
- Entered and stocked classrooms for food order, classroom supplies and cleaning supplies
Assistant Director
Kinder Care Early Learning Center
Newark, DE
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Assisted in daily operation of the childcare center.
- Promoted quality care with NAEYC accreditation.
- Presented at "Super Saturday" training events on; Music and Movement, Dramatic Play, Challenging Behaviors, and Lesson Planning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kinder Care Early Learning Center
Newark, DE
09.2001 - 08.2002
- Taught Kindergarten classroom in compliance with Delaware PDE.
- Completed assessments for children in the class and conducted Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- Assisted in the transition to the local elementary schools for students.
- Onboarded, trained, and managed a team of 3 assistant teachers.
Before School and After School Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher
Chappaqua Children’s Workshop
Chappaqua, NY
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Contributed to a warm and inviting atmosphere for children in the Chappaqua Central School District for out-of-school time.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for children K-5 that included art, literacy, math, science, and physical education.
- Assisted students in completing homework assignments and projects.
- Co-facilitated an after-school sports program that enabled the children to participate in basketball, soccer, scooter games, and more.
- Managed family events: Talent Show, Family Fun Night, and 'Back to School Night'.
Toddler Teacher
Innovative Learning Center
New York, NY
09.1996 - 09.1999
- Oversaw Young Toddler classroom with 16 students and 3 assistant teachers.
- Created hands-on on engaging developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
- Planned and executed field trips to Central Park Zoo and Museum of Natural History.
Private Nanny
Michael and Dr. Stephanie Fiori
West Chester, PA
09.1994 - 05.1996
- Provided high-quality care for two children.
- Engaged in dramatic play, reading, singing, science experiments, swimming and active play.
- Worked on phonics and reading with both children.
Education
M. Ed. - Early Childhood Education
Millersville University
Millersville, PA12.2013
B.S. - Elementary Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PA03.1996
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Consulting
- Event Planning
- Database Management
- Project assistance
Certification
- PA Instructional I Certificate, Elementary Education, 1992
- PQAS/TQAS Certified, 2015
- CDA Professional Development Specialist, Infant/Toddler and Preschool, 2019
- Management Development Certificate, Northampton Community College, Center for Business and Industry, 2024
Technologyproficiencies
- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Canva, Blackboard, Ultra, Lifelearn, Workday, TEAMS, Zoom, Ipad, Swivl, Pennsylvania PD Registry data entry, Constant Contact, SOGO Survey
Professional Development
- CSEFEL
- Coaching/Supporting Adults
Timeline
Early Childhood Education Credential Coordinator
Northampton Community College
03.2024 - Current
Apprenticeship Coordinator/CDA Instructor/Mentor
Northampton Community College
09.2019 - 02.2024
Adjunct Professor
Northampton Community College
09.2019 - 06.2022
Professional Development Coordinator and Trainer
Northampton Community College
12.2014 - 02.2024
STARS Technical Assistant Consultant
Northampton Community College
12.2014 - 09.2019
Director
Nottingham Country Day Care
08.2007 - 06.2014
Assistant Director
Nottingham Country Day Care
07.2004 - 08.2007
Assistant Director
Kinder Care Early Learning Center
09.2002 - 06.2004
Kindergarten Teacher
Kinder Care Early Learning Center
09.2001 - 08.2002
Before School and After School Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher
Chappaqua Children’s Workshop
09.1999 - 06.2001
Toddler Teacher
Innovative Learning Center
09.1996 - 09.1999
Private Nanny
Michael and Dr. Stephanie Fiori
09.1994 - 05.1996
- PA Instructional I Certificate, Elementary Education, 1992
- PQAS/TQAS Certified, 2015
- CDA Professional Development Specialist, Infant/Toddler and Preschool, 2019
- Management Development Certificate, Northampton Community College, Center for Business and Industry, 2024
M. Ed. - Early Childhood Education
Millersville University
B.S. - Elementary Education
West Chester University
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