Kathy Nelson

• Prepared hair for styling, coloring treatments and cuts.
• Promoted salon products to maintain color treatments to clients, making recommendations based on hair health, texture and applied services.
• Handled inventorying of hair products.
• Established rapport and positive client relationships to maintain and expand clientele via referrals and word-of-mouth.
• Increased production efficiency with strong organizational skills in managing digital assets including raw footage files and final exports.
• Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
• Stayed up-to-date on industry trends, software updates, and emerging technologies to continuously improve skills and offer cutting-edge solutions to clients.
• Managed client relationships effectively by providing clear communication regarding project timelines, revisions, and expectations.

• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
• Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
• Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.

Was educator for Indiana Education Committee on both Men’s and Women’s divisions. Taught cosmetologist, barbers and nail techs the latest national hair and nail trends. Judged competitions on state and national levels.

Worked as Educator and platform artist for Zotos International all over the world.

Educator for “Looks Good-Feels Good Program for Cancer and Burn victims.

Educator on Hair America Design Team.

National and International National Certified Hair Colorist—one of only 2 in Indiana.

I love to teach and share my experience and knowledge with others.

• Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated industry trends, resulting in a dynamic learning environment.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to create innovative teaching strategies for improved student comprehension.
• Prepared students for job interviews by conducting mock interviews and offering guidance on resume writing and portfolio development.
• Ensured compliance with state regulations governing cosmetology instruction while maintaining a safe, clean learning environment at all times.