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Kathryn Thomason

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated education professional skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and child assessment. Committed to creating safe, engaging environments that promote effective learning and foster strong parent engagement.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher assistant

University Kids Early Learning Center
Chicago, Illinois
01.2026 - Current
  • Supervised and actively participated in children's activities to foster engagement and support development.
  • Supervised children during activities to promote engagement and ensure safety.
  • Organized classroom materials and resources to enhance learning environment.

Teacher's Assistant

Lil’ Scholars Learning Center
Chicago, Illinois
01.2025 - 10.2025
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regularly.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student needs and progress updates.
  • Supported lesson planning by preparing instructional materials and resources.

Assistant Teacher

Early Start Learning Center
Chicago, Illinois
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted lead teacher in delivering engaging lessons ● Supervised and monitored children's activities to ensure safety and well-being ● Executed cleaning and disinfection of toys and surfaces ● Prepared nutritious meals for infants to support their growth and development
  • Developed engaging educational materials to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Supported students with diverse learning needs during classroom activities.
  • Assisted lead teacher in delivering engaging lessons● Supervised and monitored children's activities to ensure safety and well-being● Executed cleaning and disinfection of toys and surfaces● Prepared nutritious meals for infants to support their growth and development

Teacher

Judah North Early Learning Center
Chicago, Illinois
08.2023 - 05.2024

Developed lesson plan ideas to enhance student engagement. ● Monitored each child's behavior to identify learning needs. ● Creating a healthy and safe environment for the children. ● Collaborating with the other teacher to ensure each child is reaching their milestones.

  • Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with parents to address student needs and enhance learning experiences.
  • Developed lesson plan ideas to enhance student engagement.● Monitored each child's behavior to identify learning needs.● Creating a healthy and safe environment for the children.● Collaborating with the other teacher to ensure each child is reachingtheir milestones.

Lead Teacher

Favor Stem Daycare and Academy
Chicago, Illinois
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate weekly curriculum to enhance learning experiences. ● Communicating with each child’s parent to discuss how the student is doing in the classroom ● Delivered individualized nurturing support to promote each child's emotional and social development. ● Assess and evaluate each child with social and emotional development.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Coordinated daily activities to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Mentored and supported junior teachers in classroom management strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Michele Clark High School
Chicago, IL
06-2010

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

St. Augustine College
Chicago, IL
08-2026

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Child evaluation
  • Child development
  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication
  • Parent engagement

Certification

  • Mandate Reporter

Timeline

Teacher assistant

University Kids Early Learning Center
01.2026 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Lil’ Scholars Learning Center
01.2025 - 10.2025

Assistant Teacher

Early Start Learning Center
06.2024 - 12.2024

Teacher

Judah North Early Learning Center
08.2023 - 05.2024

Lead Teacher

Favor Stem Daycare and Academy
11.2022 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Michele Clark High School

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

St. Augustine College
Kathryn Thomason