Kathryn Palmer
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional dedicated to community betterment, serving families and child development with a holistic approach to behavioral science and quality education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Andersons
Sarasota, Florida
03.2024 - 06.2026
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children.
- Developed and implemented educational activities to promote child development.
- Prepared nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Created and implemented activities to support developmental milestones
- Planned weekly outings to support learning and development
Social Worker/Substitute Teacher K-2
Twin Angels
Palmetto, FL
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Led career development classes.
- Taught life skills classes.
- Helped clients work towards their care plans tailored to client needs and circumstances.
- Implemented K-2 grade curriculum
- Facilitated parent conferences and daily communication log to student's parents
Youth Program Director
The Center of Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria, Florida
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Developed engaging programs for youth based on community needs and interests.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance program offerings and resources.
- Led staff training sessions to ensure effective program delivery and participant safety.
- Coordinated events that promoted youth engagement and community involvement.
VPK Lead Teacher
Capokids
Bradenton, FL
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Designed 8 different centers to ehance early literacy development and encourage learning objectives
- Created art activities to increase self expression and fine motor skills
- Conducted bimonthly science experiments to help explore physical properties and help students explore, observe and record data
- Created fun group activities such as mystery box to help students learn using their senses
- Led frequent daily transitions that reinforced weekly learning objectives
- Developed structured routine to set clear expectations, familiarity and minimize problematic behavior
- Facilitated assessments to track learning progress and help identify individual learning needs and guide lesson plans
- Entered data in system to create charts of learning progression
- Met with parents
Martial Arts Instructor
Capokids
Bradenton, FL
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Instructed acrobatic movements to students of all skill tiers.
- Guided students through proper breathing, stance and fighting forms.
- Instilled discipline and respect in students for community, school, teachers, peers and self
- Developed and delivered 5 weekly fitness classes.
- Helped students value and understand nutrition and fitness
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids
Apollo Beach, FL
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Au Pair
Kuhlen Household
Saint Thomas, USVI
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents, behavioral aid and tutor for child with special needs
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Improved group and individual behavior with positive management strategies.
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
Nanny
Forst Household
Atlanta , GA
12.2009 - 09.2013
- Taught introductory Spanish
- Gave Capoeira instruction and led activities to help achieve fitness
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Prepared healthy and well balanced meals and snacks for children.
Enrollment and Matching Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metro Atlanta
Atlanta , GA
09.2004 - 10.2009
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Provided stellar customer service by answering questions, managing cases in a timely manner and giving surveys to encourage dialogue of program development
- Conducted up to 15 interviews a week in office and in the community
- Supported recruitment of mentors and mentees by hosting promotional events and booths
- Facilitated introductory meetings between mentor, mentee and mentee's family
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2004
Skills
- Dynamic leader
- Innovative
- Resourceful
- Flexible in optimizing goals
- CPR and first aid certified
- Early Childhood Education Credential
Additional Information
I am a well rounded athlete and like creative arts. I have minimal training and experience with art therapy. I enjoy sharing about and teaching the fundamentals of Capoeira which encompasses cultural awareness, history, music, acrobatics, dance movements and martial arts.
Timeline
Nanny
Andersons
03.2024 - 06.2026
Social Worker/Substitute Teacher K-2
Twin Angels
05.2023 - 03.2024
Youth Program Director
The Center of Anna Maria Island
08.2020 - 02.2023
VPK Lead Teacher
Capokids
07.2017 - 03.2020
Martial Arts Instructor
Capokids
07.2017 - 03.2020
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids
03.2016 - 06.2017
Au Pair
Kuhlen Household
09.2013 - 12.2014
Nanny
Forst Household
12.2009 - 09.2013
Enrollment and Matching Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metro Atlanta
09.2004 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Social Work -
Georgia State University