Katie L. Nelson
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Ambitious and hard-working job-seeker with 10+ years of teaching experience and strong communication and organizational skills eager to secure a logistics account manager position. Committed to developing and maintaining client relationships while ensuring operations metrics are met. Operates most effectively in fast-paced environments that value transparency and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Enrichment Coordinator
Villa Di Maria Montessori School
Kirkwood, Missouri
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed individualized lesson plans to meet special learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one and small group support for over 30 students struggling with learning concepts and requiring emotional and executive function support.
- Empowered students to independently handle difficult situations, offering tools with which to do so.
- Quickly adapted when staff needs shifted, filling in staffing gaps as needed.
Upper Elementary Guide
Villa Di Maria Montessori School
Kirkwood, Missouri
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Evaluated student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals for 40+ students.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration, using professionalism, to improve student academic performance.
- Assessed individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Substitute Teacher
Metro East Montessori School and City Garden Montessori Charter School
Granite City, IL
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Supported classroom teacher in their absence, managing assignments, student needs, and record-keeping.
- Took initiative, giving spontaneous lessons to up to 20 children who were ready and willing to challenge themselves, specializing in math and language instruction.
- Followed classroom plans left by lead teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts and communicated execution of additional lessons and classroom needs.
Lower Elementary Guide
City Garden Montessori Charter School, Lower Elementary
St. Louis, MO
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed individual learning plans for 32 children, including those with autism, severe anxiety, depression, attention concerns, and unstable home lives.
- Communicated consistently and effectively with parents and staff.
- Collaborated with school social worker, occupational therapist, and speech therapist to help children with social, emotional, and occupational needs.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Adolescent Guide
Campbell Montessori School
St. Charles, MO
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Prepared Humanities lessons for 7th and 8th grade students.
- Encouraged adolescents to use various means for seeking and gathering information for project-based work.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents and students.
- Established and maintained relationships with students, parents, and staff to support students in their areas of need and to streamline their transition to high school.
Education
AMI Diploma - International Teaching
Montessori Institute of Milwaukee
Kansas City, MO Satellite Campus08.2011
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO12.2001
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Flexible
- Goal-oriented
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Scrum Alliance
redential ID 1613519
July 2022 - July 2024
https://bcert.me/stifbrrxk
Timeline
Elementary Enrichment Coordinator
Villa Di Maria Montessori School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Upper Elementary Guide
Villa Di Maria Montessori School
08.2019 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Metro East Montessori School and City Garden Montessori Charter School
09.2016 - 05.2017
Lower Elementary Guide
City Garden Montessori Charter School, Lower Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2016
Adolescent Guide
Campbell Montessori School
09.2013 - 05.2014
AMI Diploma - International Teaching
Montessori Institute of Milwaukee
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Truman State University