Katy Miles
Henrico,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated early childhood professional with experience in child-centered programming and family engagement. Proven skills in team collaboration and program coordination enhance educational environments. Committed to leveraging strong organizational and problem-solving abilities to support community-focused initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor Preschool Teacher
Self-employeed
Glen Allen, Virginia
03.2025 - Current
- Develop lesson plans that foster children's love for nature and discovery
- Supervise and support children's exploration of their bodies and environment
- Tailored lessons to children's interests in natural environment, enhancing engagement and exploration
- Addressed individual social-emotional needs through activities that fostered positive peer interactions and relationships
- Facilitated independent learning in age-appropriate kindergarten readiness activities, supporting developmental milestones
- Closely collaborate with families to meet the needs of their children and developmental goals
Preschool Lead Teacher
Weinstein Jewish Community Center
Richmond, Virginia
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Directed classroom activities and nurtured children's emotional and social growth.
- Developed individualized learning plans aligned with children's interests and abilities to foster engagement.
- Constructed skill-building activities that enhanced children's learning and development.
- Created learning portfolios to track and evaluate children's developmental progress.
- Conducted conferences and worked collaboratively with families.
- Balanced multiple curricula to promote respect and appreciation for nature in children's daily experiences.
Child Care Teacher
VCUHS
Richmond, Virginia
05.2015 - 09.2022
- Developed lesson plans aligned with children's interests and abilities to foster engagement and learning.
- Constructed activities tailored to children's needs, promoting skill development and enhancing learning experiences.
- Directed classroom activities and provided nurturing care to enhance children's social and emotional growth.
- Created learning portfolios to track and assess children's developmental milestones and progress.
- Conducted parent conferences to reinforce partnerships and collaboratively support children's learning at home.
Volunteer Teachers Assistant
VCUHS
Richmond, Virginia
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Organized creative games and activities to foster a supportive learning environment for children.
- Supported children's education by engaging them in arts and crafts projects that encouraged creativity and self-expression.
- Monitored daily activities of children under the supervision of the childcare teacher to ensure engagement and safety.
- Ensured children's safety and provided emotional support during activities and transitions to foster a nurturing environment.
- Prepared and served meals to promote healthy eating habits among children, contributing to their overall well-being.
- Assisted children in understanding proper eating and resting habits. in eating, resting, and personal activities.
Education
Associate of Social Science - Teacher Preparation
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA12-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology - Coursework
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Nature-based education
- Curriculum development
- Learning assessments
- Child supervision and safety
- Nature exploration strategies
- Adaptable mindset
- Child-centered support
- Classroom management
- Family engagement
- Outdoor activities
- Risk management practices
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Peer interaction facilitation
- Parent engagement
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Creative lesson planning
Certification
- MAT
- CPR
Timeline
Outdoor Preschool Teacher
Self-employeed
03.2025 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Weinstein Jewish Community Center
09.2022 - 03.2025
Child Care Teacher
VCUHS
05.2015 - 09.2022
Volunteer Teachers Assistant
VCUHS
05.2011 - 06.2014
Associate of Social Science - Teacher Preparation
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology - Coursework
Virginia Commonwealth University