Kaytlin Casado
Kansas City
Summary
Empathetic professional with a strong foundation in child development and positive reinforcement techniques. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to individual student needs, ensuring effective learning experiences that promote emotional and social growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Stevens House Preschool
07.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning and development.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment to support children's emotional and social growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address any concerns.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that enhanced cognitive skills and creativity.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs to ensure effective learning experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of student assessments and developmental milestones for reporting purposes.
- 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.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through the entire school day.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Brighton Montessori
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to support diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student development and address concerns.
- Organized classroom activities that promote social interaction and teamwork among students.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Integrated hands-on activities to stimulate creativity and cognitive growth in young learners.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices and continuously enhance the quality of education provided.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration, staff, parents, and community organizations, facilitating collaboration on projects that benefited both students and the wider community.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating creative teaching strategies and hands-on learning activities.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and regularly reporting on student progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games, and lessons.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Lead Infant Teacher
Kinder Care Learning
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to infants' developmental milestones.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged exploration and social interaction among infants.
- Oversaw classroom activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management and curriculum execution.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address developmental concerns.
- Evaluated children's progress through regular assessments, guiding individualized learning strategies.
- Coordinated with staff to enhance educational programs based on best practices in early childhood education.
- Led professional development workshops to improve teaching methodologies across the center.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Contributed to the emotional growth of infants by providing consistent support, care, and encouragement.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Fostered language development in infants by incorporating sign language instruction into daily interactions and teaching routines.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child's progress.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Promoted physical development among infants through daily exercise routines and fine motor skill-building activities.
- Managed inventory of classroom supplies, ensuring all necessary materials were readily available for planned activities and lessons.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for infants by adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s developmental milestones, achievements, and areas for improvement.
- Created sensory-rich learning experiences for infants, fostering curiosity and exploration in a controlled environment.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Enhanced overall classroom management efficiency by streamlining processes such as attendance tracking, diaper changes, snack distribution, and activity setup.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
Postal Carrier
USPS
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Delivered mail and packages efficiently to designated routes, ensuring timely service.
- Operated postal delivery vehicles while adhering to safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Sorted and organized incoming mail for efficient distribution based on route assignments.
- Communicated with customers to address inquiries and resolve delivery issues promptly.
Personal Care Assistant
Community Choice
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided compassionate support to clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Assisted clients in personal hygiene routines, promoting dignity and independence.
- Developed tailored care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers, families, and clients to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Trained new staff on company protocols and best practices for client care and safety.
- Led initiatives to improve client engagement through recreational activities and social interaction opportunities.
- Monitored clients' health status, documenting changes accurately for timely medical intervention.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Administrative Assistant
Omega RMS, LLC
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Coordinated daily office operations to enhance workflow efficiency and support team productivity.
- Managed scheduling and calendar appointments for executives, optimizing time management and resource allocation.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to ensure easy access to important documents and information.
- Facilitated communication between departments, improving collaboration and project coordination across teams.
- Implemented office procedures that streamlined administrative tasks, reducing processing times by leveraging technology tools.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
Child Development
Teach Stone
Kansas City, MO03-2019
High School Diploma -
North Kansas City High Scool
Kansas City, MO05-2013
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Special needs support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Child development expertise
- Student records management
- Special education
- Student counseling
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Toileting and feeding
- Social skill building
- Empathy and compassion
- Effective listening
- Excellent classroom management
- Observational skills
- Certified in early childhood education
- Early literacy development
- Calm and patient
- Child CPR and first aid
- Creative thinking
- Early childhood development
- Supervising classroom activities
- Organizational and planning skills
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Data entry
- Fine motor skill development
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Stevens House Preschool
07.2025 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Brighton Montessori
02.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Infant Teacher
Kinder Care Learning
03.2019 - 03.2021
Postal Carrier
USPS
08.2017 - 03.2019
Personal Care Assistant
Community Choice
08.2016 - 08.2017
Administrative Assistant
Omega RMS, LLC
09.2014 - 08.2016
Child Development
Teach Stone
High School Diploma -
North Kansas City High Scool