Katie Frazier
Madison,TN
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville , TN
2018.07 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Preschool Teacher
City Road Mother's Day Out
Madison , TN
2011.08 - 2018.05
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 13 children through entire school day.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Kindergarten Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Madison , TN
2005.07 - 2009.05
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2005
Skills
- Time Management
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Relationship Building
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Classroom Organization
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
2018.07 - Current
Preschool Teacher
City Road Mother's Day Out
2011.08 - 2018.05
Kindergarten Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
2005.07 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Middle Tennessee State University