Kathryn J. Daunais
Johns Creek,GA
Summary
Self-motivated teacher and former clinician with strong organization and project management skills. Team coordinator skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently and with attention to detail. Strong communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dive Team Coordinator
St Ives Country Club
Johns Creek, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Provided administrative support for the team, such as creating presentations, taking notes during meetings with staff, creating and mainlining rosters, preparing agendas and maintaining records of key decisions.
- Organized and scheduled team practice and meets.
- Hold meetings and regularly communicate information with parents.
- Reviewed timesheets to ensure accuracy of hours worked by each team member.
- Maintained an up-to-date list of contacts and communicate this with coaches, parents, and league as needed.
- Research and communicate travel arrangements for away meets for the entire team or individual members when needed.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Conducted interviews with potential employees in order to assess their skills and qualifications.
- Reviewed resumes and applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with the onboarding process by providing new hire orientation materials.
- Updated and maintain team website content and regularly send out updates.
- Developed and maintained budgets, tracked expenses, and monitored financial progress.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
Johns Creek, GA
08.2015 - Current
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication. Provided weekly newsletters and individualized communication as needed.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Developed well-managed classroom of 12 children.
- Distributed yearly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
Physical Therapist
Fulton County Schools
Fulton, GA
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Screen, evaluate, and treat children aged 0-18 with a variety of conditions including pediatric disorders, developmental delay, and disability.
- Complete quarterly, annual, and IFSP/IEP reviews and collaborate with teachers and aides.
- Establish goals and treatment plans to maximize physical function and allow participation in school-related, educational, recreational, and social activities.
- Use sensori-motor, therapeutic exercise, stretching, balance, proprioceptive, and vestibular facilitation techniques during treatments.
- Provide education to various staff and family regarding pertinent information.
- Provide physical therapy services in an education setting.
Student Teacher
Morningside Elementary School
Atlanta, GA
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Develop and implement lesson plans based on Georgia Performance Standards at an age-appropriate level in math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Create and initiate hands-on learning experiences including projects, demonstrations, and experiments.
- Designed and implemented an integrated social studies/language arts unit with a culminating project.
- Communicate with parents on a weekly basis with classroom newsletters.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing ideas for home activities and parent involvement days in the classroom.
- Coordinate with other teachers in grade level on educational activities, strategies, and lesson plan development.
- Identify student's individual needs and work with students in small groups based on learning styles, academic levels, and strengths.
- Independently engage in classroom management including classroom rules and procedures, problem-solving with students, and discipline as needed.
- Participate in professional development through staff meetings on grade level, school wide staff meetings, and Everyday Math training.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool
Atlanta, GA
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Develop and implement lesson plans based on a central theme and unit in a multi-age classroom (ages 3-5).
- Lesson plans include and or integrate math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Create and initiate hands-on learning experiences including projects, demonstrations, and experiments.
- Design and implement integrated learning centers based on creative curriculum guidelines.
- Counsel parents on their child's specific cognitive or emotional problems.
- Work and collaborate with parents on a daily basis who serve as teacher assistants.
- Participated in formalized parent-teacher conferences.
- Coordinate with other teachers on educational activities, strategies, and lesson plan development.
- Independently engage in classroom management including classroom rules and procedures, problem-solving with students, and discipline as needed.
- Participate in professional development through staff meetings, Collaborative Focus Groups, and leadership training.
Physical Therapist
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
Bayside, NY
11.2005 - 03.2007
- Screen, evaluate, and treat children aged 0-18 with developmental delay, disability, and injury.
- Perform initial EI and (CPSE) evaluations, and establish IFSP and IEP goals.
- Complete quarterly, annual, and IFSP/IEP reviews.
- Provide services to children aged preemie to 18 years old, with a variety of conditions including pediatric disorders, developmental delay, burn rehab, TBI, and post-traumatic.
- Establish goals and treatment plans to maximize physical function and allow participation in school-related, educational, recreational, and social activities.
- Use sensori-motor, therapeutic exercise, stretching, balance, therapeutic taping, proprioceptive, and vestibular facilitation techniques during treatments.
- Assist in choosing and writing justification letters for appropriate and necessary equipment including braces, wheelchairs, and adaptive seating.
- Participate in aquatics therapy to address physical therapy goals once per week.
- Provide education to various staff, patients, and family regarding pertinent information.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Brenau University
05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2004
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY08.2005
Continuing Education
Skills
- Creative lesson plans
- Classroom management experience
- Early childhood education
- Social skills development
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Effectively work with parents and employees
- Calm and patient
- Schedule Management
- Meeting planning
- Spreadsheet Management
- Calendar Management
- Basic bookkeeping
References
References
References are available on request.
Affiliations
- Girl Scout troop leader and treasurer
- Member of National Charity League Roswell/Alpharetta Chapter
Timeline
Dive Team Coordinator
St Ives Country Club
04.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
08.2015 - Current
Physical Therapist
Fulton County Schools
11.2010 - 05.2014
Student Teacher
Morningside Elementary School
01.2009 - 04.2009
Lead Preschool Teacher
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool
07.2007 - 02.2009
Physical Therapist
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
11.2005 - 03.2007
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Brenau University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science
Ithaca College
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Ithaca College
Continuing Education
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