Kattie Mowery
Montague,California
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Big Springs Union Elementary School
03.2014 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 29 children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Maintained detailed records of students' progress and behavior, providing valuable feedback to parents and staff.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
After-School Teacher
Big Spring Union Elementary School
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in education and refining teaching skills.
Summer Program Coordinator
Big Spring Union Elementary School
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing youth programs by staying current on relevant legislation and best practices in the field.
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new management tools.
- Led recruitment efforts for both participants and staff members, resulting in a diverse pool of talented individuals dedicated to creating an exceptional summer experience.
- Fostered a sense of community among participants and staff, creating lasting connections and contributing to the program''s overall success.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to secure resources and support for summer programs.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance and support in their professional development within the summer program context.
- Continuously assessed risk factors associated with outdoor activities while maintaining an unwavering commitment to participant safety.
- Enhanced participant experience by developing engaging and interactive summer program activities.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during busy hours.
- Prioritized excellent communication skills to understand customer preferences accurately while minimizing errors in orders.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering shifts when needed, ensuring consistent staffing levels for optimal operation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and well-crafted sandwiches.
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to overall team performance and growth.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining positive relationships and promoting repeat business.
- Promoted hygiene practices within the team by consistently following food safety guidelines and regulations.
- Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
- Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.
- Built rapport with regular customers by remembering their names and preferred orders, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Increased repeat customer visits by providing friendly and engaging service.
- Operated cash register and handled transactions accurately, ensuring smooth checkout process.
- Implemented creative sandwich specials, attracting more customers and boosting sales.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring fresh ingredients were always available for menu items.
- Maintained clean and sanitary work station, contributing to hygienic dining environment.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
Dishwasher
Jill's Diner
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Reach University
Oakland, OR05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Reach University
Oakland, CA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA05-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communicatio
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Adept at working with behavioral students
Accomplishments
- Site Supervisor Permit
- Lead Teacher Permit
- Food Handlers Permit
- First Aid and CPR
- Health & Safety
- How to Develop and Facilitate Effective Training, Module 3: Continuing to Learn and Grow
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- How to Develop and Facilitate Effective Training, Module 4: Instruction; Design and Evaluation
- Becoming an Early Care and Education Professional Module 1
- DLL Module 1: Setting the Stage for Our Young Dual Language Learners
- Creating Brave Spaces: Disrupting Implicit Bias in Early Care and Education - Module 1
- Preschool/Transitional-Kindergarten Learning Foundations Social and Emotional Development
- Preschool/Transitional-Kindergarten Learning Foundations Language and Literacy Development
- Preschool/Transitional-Kindergarten Learning Foundations Introduction
- Preschool/Transitional-Kindergarten Learning Foundations Approaches to Learning
- Creating Equitable Learning Environments for Young Boys Of Color Module 1: Understanding the Harm Young Boys of Color Experience in Early Childhood Program
- How to Develop and Facilitate Effective Training, Module 2: Cultural Competence
- How to Develop and Facilitate Effective Training, Module 7: Navigating Training Challenges
- How to Develop and Facilitate Effective Training, Module 6: Practices for Enhancing Content Delivery
- How to Develop and Facilitate Effective Training, Module 5: Practices that Pave the Way for Learning
- How to Develop and Facilitate Effective Training Module 1: Self-Awareness
- Social Emotional Self
- Child Development & Learning
- Child Development & Learning Dual Language Development Special Needs & Inclusion Learn
- Loose Parts for Infants and Toddlers R
- Physical Development - Active Physical Play
- Health: Overview
Certifications:
Certification
- Integrated Arts in Early Childhood Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Lead Preschool Teacher/ Site Supervisor Permit.
- Food Handler's Permit/License Departments.
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Training Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Child Development Associate
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Summer Program Coordinator
Big Spring Union Elementary School
07.2016 - 08.2016
After-School Teacher
Big Spring Union Elementary School
09.2015 - 10.2017
Preschool Teacher
Big Springs Union Elementary School
03.2014 - Current
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2011 - 06.2013
Dishwasher
Jill's Diner
04.2007 - 08.2008
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Reach University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Reach University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of The Siskiyous
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