Katie Kelsey
Preschool Teacher
Chelsea,OK
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Chelsea Childrens Center
10.2022 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
Photographer
POV Photography
03.2021 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Service Writer
Chupp Implement Company
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Worked effectively with repair staff and parts providers, staying current on availability and service processes.
- Presented different repair options to customers to help each person make appropriate choices.
- Logged work orders and change orders into database to track job status.
- Consulted with customers to assess service requirements and produce accurate orders.
- Produced accurate customer estimates and clearly articulated charges to customers to minimize complaints.
- Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
- Gathered information through research and vendor inquiries to provide job estimates.
- Provided weekly job status reports to promote quick and accurate service.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Answered average of 40 calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing product information.
- Handled all warranty writing and submitted through appropriate company database for work orders.
- Trained daily and attended classes monthly to keep up to date with equipment knowledge.
Owner/Operator
Dragon Pride Pizza
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Manager of Operations
Simple Simons Pizza
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
- Monitored over 13 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues..
Receptionist
Green Country Ag & Lawn
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Rogers State University
Claremore, OKHigh School Diploma -
Chelsea Public School
Chelsea, OKSkills
Image Editing
Data entry
Dependable
Fast learner
Teacher
Team player
Photography
Certification
CDA
Timeline
CDA
03-2024
Preschool Teacher
Chelsea Childrens Center
10.2022 - Current
Photographer
POV Photography
03.2021 - Current
Service Writer
Chupp Implement Company
01.2018 - 04.2020
Owner/Operator
Dragon Pride Pizza
10.2016 - 03.2017
Manager of Operations
Simple Simons Pizza
04.2014 - 10.2016
Receptionist
Green Country Ag & Lawn
06.2008 - 08.2009
Business Administration And Management
Rogers State University
High School Diploma -
Chelsea Public School