Katie Weatherford
Melrose,MA
Summary
Passionate about fostering the holistic development of infants and toddlers, I have a strong foundation in child development and a proven track record of nurturing emotional, physical, social, and cognitive growth. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning. After raising my daughter, I am eager to return to the classroom to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner &Operator of ECE Educational Supply Store
Autumn's Tiny Treasures
01.2012 - 09.2020
- Created classic and custom handmade felt board stories and songs for teachers, schools, and libraries in over six countries.
- Organized and fulfilled customer orders, as well as, addressed specific shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving problems and calmly responding to shifting needs of customers
Infant Room Teacher
Arlington Heights Nursery School
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Maintained safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment for infants
- Developed lesson plans and materials to meet the needs of each infant
- Observed, assessed, and documented individual infant development, and created progress reports
- Established positive relationships and communicated effectively with parents and staff members.
- Provided guidance and support to assist infants in meeting their individual needs and development goals.
Private Nanny
Jarrod and Marjorie Marto
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Cared for children ranging in ages from Toddler to Elementary School Ages
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Provided meals, transportation and age-appropriate activities including arts & crafts, language, fine and gross motor activities
- Organized and supervised educational field trips, provided homework assistance to older children, assisted parents in potty training their young children
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Cleaned home after activities by picking up toys, dishes, and straightening up their playroom.
- Fostered strong bonds with all children under my care and cultivated positive, team-based relationships with their parents.
Lab Student- Preschool Age
Miramar College Preschool
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Lab Student in supervised licensed state preschool
- Assisted teachers in the daily care and education of preschool aged children including creating and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed and assisted in assessing individual children's learning and development
Private Nanny
Wes and Tawnie Harris
06.2004 - 07.2005
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Created learning plans for each child on a bi-weekly basis to meet each child's holistic development
Teacher – Infant Room
Merry-Go-Round Child Development Center
01.2004 - 07.2004
- NAEYC accredited School
- Offered age-appropriate activities and sensory experiences to aid in development of each infant
- Designed and implemented curriculum in accordance with CA Guidelines and NAEYC standards
- Observed and Recorded Individual Infant Developmental Milestones
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with infants and parents
- Created monthly newsletter for parents
Assistant Teacher
Jewish Community Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
- NAEYC Accredited School
- Collaborated, Created, and Implemented daily lesson plans with assistance of Lead Teacher that met all state requirements and NAEYC Standards
- Provided enriching opportunities that fostered children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative selves
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Received Top-Notch Teacher Award 5 times (awarded by parents for outstanding care).
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
Miramar Community College
San Diego, CA2006
Skills
- Creating and Implementing curriculum for infants and toddlers
- Ability to create safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that also meets all state requirements
- Classroom Organization, Sanitation, and Cleanliness
- Excellent Communication skills
- Nurturing, Positive Attitude
- Infant Care
- Creative and Critical Thinking including Problem Solving Strategies
- Baby sign language
- Ability to Create Interactive, Hands-on, Felt Board Stories, Songs, and Fingerplays
Certification
MA Department of Early Education and Care
Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler, DI, DII
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Owner &Operator of ECE Educational Supply Store
Autumn's Tiny Treasures
01.2012 - 09.2020
Infant Room Teacher
Arlington Heights Nursery School
08.2008 - 09.2009
Private Nanny
Jarrod and Marjorie Marto
06.2006 - 07.2008
Lab Student- Preschool Age
Miramar College Preschool
08.2005 - 12.2005
Private Nanny
Wes and Tawnie Harris
06.2004 - 07.2005
Teacher – Infant Room
Merry-Go-Round Child Development Center
01.2004 - 07.2004
Assistant Teacher
Jewish Community Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Child Development
Miramar Community College
MA Department of Early Education and Care
Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler, DI, DII
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