Kelly Radtke
Great Expectations Day Care and Learning Center
Brookfield,CT
8
years of professional experience
Enthusiastic preschool educator skilled in age-appropriate assessment and conflict resolution techniques. Proven ability to create engaging activities that promote social and emotional growth, while maintaining proactive communication with parents to support each child's development.
Work History
Preschool Teacher
3 Years 5 Months- Fostered positive relationships with children, promoting social and emotional development.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Led activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking among preschoolers.
- Trained new staff on classroom management techniques and educational best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
Camp Counselor
4 Years 2 Months- Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants.
- Trained and mentored junior counselors in best practices for child supervision and activity facilitation.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Kept accurate records of each camper''s medical information, dietary restrictions, and emergency contacts as part of maintaining a safe environment for all participants.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual camper needs, fostering a supportive environment.
- Organized team-building exercises that promoted cooperation and social skills among campers.
Nanny
4 Months- Organized age-appropriate activities that stimulated creativity and physical development in children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Communications
No Degree - Communications
Skills
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Positive reinforcement
Parent-teacher communication
Age-appropriate assessment
Conflict resolution techniques
Child CPR and first aid
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Great Expectations Day Care and Learning Center
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Nanny
Traci Casey
10.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Camp Counselor
Town of Brookfield, CT
06.2018 - 08.2022Read More
Western Connecticut State University
No Degree from Communications
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Brookfield High School
High School Diploma
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Merrimack College
No Degree from Communications
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