Katlyn Shaffery
Monmouth Junction,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Edison Township Public Schools
Edison
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Analyzing data to plan for lessons accordingly
- Meeting with faculty to collaborate
- Problem solving
- Member of Equity committee
- Grade Level Communicator - shared information amongst team members from principal/main office
- Assessed student progress through multiple formats of assessments.
HR Assistant
Bentley Laboratories
Edison, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
- Maintained office supplies, distributed mail and processed invoices for payment.
- Intake of mail, scanning and filing to departments
- Reviewing resumes for job posting positions for new hires.
- Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Central Jersey College Prep
Somerset
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2016-2019
- Ranked #1 Best Charter Schools in New Jersey 2021
- Began as in in class support and was promoted to lead kindergarten teacher in November 2018
- Incorporates responsive classroom approach that includes morning meeting, turn and talk, logical consequences and positive teacher language
- Developed a class management system to positively reinforce students as a whole
- Member of the Race & Equity PLC committee and led a PD about engaging social justice activities to incorporate into the classroom.
HR Assistant
Bentley Laboratories
Edison
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Intake of mail, scanning and filing to departments
- Reviewing resumes for job posting positions for new hires.
- Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
John Kenny Child Care Center
Edison
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Lesson planned for science each week and taught science lessons with engaging activities and experiments
- Substitute for lead kindergarten teacher when needed
- Provided academic support for students during instructional time
- Trained using the High Scope curriculum
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create cross curricular lessons
- Communication with parents daily.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Addressed individual student needs by implementing differentiated instruction strategies and tailoring lesson plans accordingly.
Education
B.A. Elementary Education K-6 & Earth Science - Elementary Education
Kean University
Union08.2018
Associate's Degree - Education
Middlesex County College
Edison12.2012
Skills
- Typing
- Data analysis
- Organization
- Behavior and Academic Interventions
- Verbal and written communication
- Building strong relationships with students and families
- Willing to learn any new skill
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Problem-solving skills
- Assessment administration
- Proficient in Google Drive
- Materials sourcing
- Multitasking and Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Goal Setting
- Patience and Persistence
- Expectation Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Interpersonal Communication
- Zoom
Certification
Standard Certification Elementary Teaching K - 6, 06/2020
Field Experience
- Harrison Elementary School, Roselle, Junior Field Experience, 01/2017, 05/2017, Worked collaboratively with third grade team to develop science and math lessons
- Harrison Elementary School, Roselle, Senior Field Experience, 01/2018, 05/2018, Worked collaboratively with third grade team to develop weekly science and math lessons
Awards
Graduated from Kean University Cum Laude
Timeline
HR Assistant
Bentley Laboratories
06.2022 - 08.2022
First Grade Teacher
Edison Township Public Schools
03.2022 - 06.2024
HR Assistant
Bentley Laboratories
06.2020 - 08.2020
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Central Jersey College Prep
08.2018 - 03.2022
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
John Kenny Child Care Center
01.2014 - 12.2017
B.A. Elementary Education K-6 & Earth Science - Elementary Education
Kean University
Associate's Degree - Education
Middlesex County College