Katrina Aldrich
Wilmington,VT
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
The Dover Elementary School
2018.08 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
Internship
Dover Elementary School
9 2013 - 6 2014
- Assistant in a First Grade classroom
Camp Counselor
The Dover Elementary School
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Assistant Teacher
Mount Snow Childcare
2017.11 - 2018.08
- I mainly work with the 1- 1.5 year olds, but I have worked in all of the classrooms
- I help with teaching the kids, diaper changes, meal times, outside time, reading, art, growth and development, planning what the months activities will look like, circle time, etc.
Nanny
Ian and Chelsey Gallup
2008.06 - 2017.11
- Provide the children with their basic needs.
Nanny
Danielle Covey
2016.06 - 2017.09
- Pick child up from school; play on the playground, read books with her.
Nanny
Bobby and Jill Maynard
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Played games with the kids, fed them their meals, did educational activities.
Camp Counselor
Dover Elementary School
2014.06 - 2014.08
Education
Twin Valley High School
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield 2001.05 -
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA 2001.05 -
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA 2001.05 -
Skills
- Skills Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Behavior Management
Professional Development
Parent-Teacher Communication
Small Group Instruction
Faculty Collaboration
Behavior Modeling
Learning support
Skills Development
Timeline
Camp Counselor
The Dover Elementary School
2023.07 - 2023.07
Assistant Teacher
The Dover Elementary School
2018.08 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Mount Snow Childcare
2017.11 - 2018.08
Nanny
Danielle Covey
2016.06 - 2017.09
Nanny
Bobby and Jill Maynard
2016.06 - 2016.08
Camp Counselor
Dover Elementary School
2014.06 - 2014.08
Nanny
Ian and Chelsey Gallup
2008.06 - 2017.11
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Greenfield Community College
2001.05 -
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bay Path University
2001.05 -
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bay Path University
2001.05 -
Internship
Dover Elementary School
9 2013 - 6 2014
Twin Valley High School
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