Katie Heartsill
Honoraville
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Crenshaw County Schools
11.2019 - Current
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Organized Community Action Program
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Lead Teacher
First steps at Healthy Kids
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Follow the centers curriculum to teach the children
- Make sure the children are taken care of
- Keep parents up to date on the activities their children are participating in
- Help potty train children
- Mark the children’s meals in Life Cubby app
Education
Bachelor in Human And Family Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL07-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL05-2017
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Language acquisition support
- Social-emotional learning
- Child development
- Special needs support
- Small group instruction
- Age-appropriate activities
- Plan activities
- Student engagement and development
- Classroom management techniques
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Specialcertifications
CPR certified
Certification
CLASS 2 nd Edition PreK-3 rd – Intro to Interactions for Educators
Conscious Discipline Book Study
GOLD Interrater Reliability Certification
Autism Helper: Behavior Change: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
My Teaching Strategies Gold: Objectives for Development and Learning
ALSEDS Teacher Series
Managing Crisis Safely
The Autism Helper: The Practical Behavior Approach
LAMP Words for Life
Timeline
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Crenshaw County Schools
11.2019 - Current
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Organized Community Action Program
11.2018 - 11.2019
Lead Teacher
First steps at Healthy Kids
08.2017 - 10.2018
CLASS 2 nd Edition PreK-3 rd – Intro to Interactions for Educators
Conscious Discipline Book Study
GOLD Interrater Reliability Certification
Autism Helper: Behavior Change: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
My Teaching Strategies Gold: Objectives for Development and Learning
ALSEDS Teacher Series
Managing Crisis Safely
The Autism Helper: The Practical Behavior Approach
LAMP Words for Life
Bachelor in Human And Family Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Alabama
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
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