Kathryn McNamara
Hampton Bays
Summary
Dedicated substitute teacher with a passion for working with students at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading educational activities. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy environment for children, while providing positive, and memorable experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Substitute
Remsenburg-Speonk Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver pre-written lesson plans, or create grade-appropriate activities.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
- Adapt to different uses of technology between classrooms.
- Step into diverse classrooms at a moment's notice.
- Collaborate with school administrators, support staff, and teachers.
- Manage classroom behavior, and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment.
- Foster positive relationships with students, while encouraging engagement and participation.
- Communicate any challenges, behavioral concerns, or student progress to school staff and educators.
- Follow attendance and grading procedures, ensuring continuity for regular teachers.
Teacher Aide
Hampton Bays Elementary School
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist teachers with instruction, and provide support for diverse needs.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintain a daily classroom schedule while implementing the teacher's lesson plans.
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Provide individualized and small-group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
Beach Manager
Town of Southampton
05.2022 - Current
- Delegate work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Create weekly schedules for beach attendants.
- Ensure all areas of the beach/parking area are clean and presentable.
- Money management- Ensure all beach attendants contain correct amounts of money, and make cash deposits at the bank at the end of each day.
- Remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffuse tense situations.
- Resolve customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Provide leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company policies.
- Seasonal: Memorial Day- Labor Day
Summer Camp Recreation Leader
Town of Southampton
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Transport multiple employees to and from the place of work.
- Supervise counselors.
- Supervise groups of children between the ages of 5 and 12 in a variety of summer activities.
- Mentor staff and students in safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Build and strengthen relationships with children, families, and team members.
- Alleviate issues that arise between campers to maintain a positive, fun environment.
- Ensure we have all necessary supplies on a daily basis, as well as for the themed days that are scheduled.
- Seasonal: End of June- End of August
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY12.2020
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2025
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Punctual and dependable
- Organization and prioritization
- Safety awareness
- Classroom management
- Adapting to classroom/student needs
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Complex problem solving
- Small group and individual assistance
- Relationship building
- Utilize formative assessment techniques to gauge and support student comprehension
Certification
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Accomplishments
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Completed extra training to further promote student success and safety (Crisis Prevention Intervention).
Timeline
Permanent Substitute
Remsenburg-Speonk Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Beach Manager
Town of Southampton
05.2022 - Current
Teacher Aide
Hampton Bays Elementary School
01.2021 - 06.2023
Summer Camp Recreation Leader
Town of Southampton
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY Oneonta
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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