Katie Lydick
Springfield,Vermont
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering four years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Treehouse Children School
01.2020 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Lead Weekend Supervisor
See Science Center
10.2013 - 12.2019
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
- Improved employee performance through positive reinforcement and effective training.
Student Aide
Center For Young Children And Families
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Served as a positive role model for students through consistent demonstration of respect, kindness, and responsibility.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Plymouth State University
Plymouth12.2019
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Student Engagement and Development
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Classroom Management
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Play-Based Learning
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Treehouse Children School
01.2020 - Current
Student Aide
Center For Young Children And Families
09.2015 - 05.2019
Lead Weekend Supervisor
See Science Center
10.2013 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Plymouth State University
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