Katrina Neal
Westland,MI
Summary
Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 5 years of experience in teaching ages infant to Kindergarten. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth. Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction. Engaging and committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
Westland, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
Assistant Daycare Teacher (Summer Job)
IXL Northville
Northville, MI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Offered parents daily reports outlining activities, behavior and accomplishments.
- Offered top-notch care to 10+ children at once, ranging in age from 5 to 13 depending on what room I was in (Preschool, Pre-K, and Summer Camp)
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Cashier (Spring/Summer Job)
CVS Pharmacy
Westland, MI
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Coordinated transport of large or heavy purchases with appropriate staff to provide customers with loading assistance.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Reviewed new promotions and monitored price changes.
Elementary Resource Teacher
Lathers Elementary School
Garden City, MI
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEP's to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created and managed IEP's to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
ECDD (Early Childhood Developmental Delay) Teacher
Lathers Elementary School
Garden City, MI
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted and supervised 5-7 children through entire school day.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Long Term Building Substitute Teacher (Lathers)
Edustaff
Garden City, MI
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Lead Toddler Teacher
IXL Northville
Northville, MI
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Childtime Of Westland
Westland, MI
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Childtime Of Westland
Westland, MI
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2022
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Westland, Michigan06.2016
Early Childhood Education Certificate - Early Childhood Education & Childhood Education
William Ford Career Tech Center
Westland, MI05.2016
Skills
- Speech Impairment
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Student Records Management
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Motivating Students
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavioral Improvement
- Positive Interactions
- Expectation Management
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Earned "Dedication" Certificate in 2021 from EduStaff for devoting and continuing services with Edustaff for the whole school year.
- Oversaw 24 students per class.
- Taught over 100 students over a 1 year timeframe.
Certification
- CDA in Infant to Toddler
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Daycare Teacher (Summer Job)
IXL Northville
06.2022 - 08.2022
Elementary Resource Teacher
Lathers Elementary School
02.2022 - 06.2022
ECDD (Early Childhood Developmental Delay) Teacher
Lathers Elementary School
02.2022 - 06.2022
Long Term Building Substitute Teacher (Lathers)
Edustaff
09.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Toddler Teacher
IXL Northville
08.2020 - 06.2021
Cashier (Spring/Summer Job)
CVS Pharmacy
04.2020 - 08.2022
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Childtime Of Westland
11.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Childtime Of Westland
08.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Early Childhood Education Certificate - Early Childhood Education & Childhood Education
William Ford Career Tech Center