Kathryn Klisch
Warrington,PA
Summary
Attentive and creative Lead Toddler Teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills to promote well-being. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Inspired to promote physical health, emotional and social health as complement to academic progress.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School
Doylestown , PA
10.2009 - Current
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Expeditor
The Home Depot
Willow Grove, PA
04.1998 - 10.2006
- Determined shipping methods and prepared bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
- Retrieved stored items and traced lost shipments, when necessary.
- Inspected and counted items received and checked against invoices or other documents while recording shortages and rejecting any damaged goods.
- Researched items at other locations to find products requested by shoppers.
- Delivered exemplary customer service and support by remaining poised in most stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to customer concerns and complaints, typically within 24 hours.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Interacted pleasantly with customers and warmly greeted patrons upon entrance to store.
Education
CDA Child Development Associate Certification -
Penn State Edu
Skills
- CDA certified
- Curriculum development
- Excellent communication skills
- Creative lesson plan development
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Effectively work with parents
- Reporting and documentation
- Excellent classroom management
- Reliable
- Approachable
- Great organizational skills
- Positive and cheerful
- Excellent multitasking skills
- Mother of 3 One graduated CB South 2016
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Goddard School
10.2009 - Current
Expeditor
The Home Depot
04.1998 - 10.2006
CDA Child Development Associate Certification -
Penn State Edu