Hi, I’m
Katie O'Donnell
Preschool Teacher
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Proactive and caring preschool teacher with 17 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and intellectual 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. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
California Early Childhood Mentor Program
Mentor Teacher
09.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Supervise student teachers from Los Angeles City College during their practicum semester.
- Provide assistance in implementing lesson plans prepared by student teachers.
- Guide student through day to day workings of being a teacher.
- Attend monthly seminars with fellow mentor teachers to enhance our programs and collaborate to better attend to our student's needs.
All Children Great And Small
Preschool Teacher/Co-Director
09.2006 - Current
Job overview
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning in a play based environment.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supervised and collaborated with staff and Board of Directors.
- Maintained School Facility.
- Worked together with my fellow Co-Director on Fundraising, Enrollment and Special Events.
Education
Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
04.2014
Los Angeles City CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts from Child Development
12.2007
Skills
- Staff Development
- Technique Modeling
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Effectively Work with Parents
Hobbies
I am an avid reader, bike rider and world traveler. Working with children is my passion.
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
California Early Childhood Mentor Program
09.2009 - Current
Preschool Teacher/Co-Director
All Children Great And Small
09.2006 - Current
Pacific Oaks College
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles City College
Associate of Arts from Child Development
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