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Kathryn Stevens

Pine Plains,NY

Summary

Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Astor Services
Wingdale, NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Provided individualized instruction to infants and toddlers according to their developmental needs.
  • Assisted in creating a safe, nurturing, stimulating learning environment for children.
  • Supervised daily activities such as feeding, diapering, napping, toileting and playtime.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and families while providing support and guidance.
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations and standards of care.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child's development and behavior.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to ensure safety at all times.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, stories and outdoor playtime activities.
  • Facilitated social interactions between peers within the classroom setting.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Provided guidance on how parents can support their child's learning at home.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
  • Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Bright and Early
New Milford, CT
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in creating a safe, nurturing, stimulating learning environment for children.
  • Supervised daily activities such as feeding, diapering, napping, toileting and playtime.
  • Developed lesson plans based on the interests of the children.
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations and standards of care.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress.
  • Collaborated with other teachers in planning age-appropriate activities for the classroom.
  • Participated in staff meetings to share ideas for curriculum implementation.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.

Preschool Assistant Teacher/Lead Infant Teacher

Ashley Allyn
Falls Village, Connecticut
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children.
  • Organized activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling.
  • Maintained a safe environment for children at all times by adhering to established standards of care.
  • Assisted in preparing meals and snacks for preschoolers according to nutritional guidelines.
  • Provided guidance to students on proper behavior and social interaction with others in classroom settings.
  • Monitored individual student progress through assessments such as observation checklists and anecdotal records.
  • Ensured that all developmental milestones are met by providing appropriate activities for each child's age level.
  • Attended staff meetings related to curriculum planning or program updates as required.
  • Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress or any other concerns they may have had.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with materials needed for art projects or other creative activities.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.

Sharon Daycare

Carrie Oslen
Sharon, Connecticut
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided support to classroom teachers during their absence.
  • Planned and implemented lessons for students in all grade levels.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Webutuck Central School District
Amenia, NY
06-2015

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Psychology

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Child development knowledge
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Social Skills Development
  • Special Needs Support
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Classroom Organization

Certification

  • First Aid and Med certified

Timeline

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Astor Services
05.2022 - Current

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Bright and Early
08.2021 - 04.2022

Preschool Assistant Teacher/Lead Infant Teacher

Ashley Allyn
10.2019 - 11.2021

Sharon Daycare

Carrie Oslen
04.2019 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

Webutuck Central School District

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Psychology

University of Phoenix

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