Kierstin Mareno
West Grove,PA
Summary
Creative and motivated Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse lesson plans and hands on learning opportunities to enhance academic experiences. Offering over ten years of experience with passion for building strong-lasting connections with students and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Director
Ducklings Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Developed and facilitated team training and team building activities.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Provided solutions when faced with staffing shortages and scheduling conflicts.
- Was instrumental in creating content for a proprietary software program.
- Responsible for maintaining impressive Quality Assurance ratings.
Pre-K Teacher
Ducklings Early Learning Center
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented a standard-based learning curriculum focused on play.
- Designed and created learning materials weekly for thematic based curriculum.
- Transformed workspaces into thematic sets for exciting learning experiences, performances, and celebrations.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files with state certified assessments.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Pre-K Teacher
Kid's Korner
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Organized special events and student/family functions.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Homeschool Facilitator
First State Gymnastics
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Assistant Manager
Dairy Queen Brazier
05.2006 - 01.2016
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Penn State University
State College05.2015
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Handwriting Without Tears certification
- ECERS & ITERS training
- PQAS training
- Proficient in Tadpoles, Brightwheel, Teaching Strategies, Jackrabbit
- Maintenance and Repair
- Product Management and Branding
- Budgeting
Timeline
Co-Director
Ducklings Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 06.2023
Pre-K Teacher
Ducklings Early Learning Center
08.2018 - 06.2023
Pre-K Teacher
Kid's Korner
07.2017 - 08.2018
Homeschool Facilitator
First State Gymnastics
10.2014 - 07.2017
Assistant Manager
Dairy Queen Brazier
05.2006 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Penn State University
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