Kimberly Cavallaro
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Achieved positive student engagement through dedicated teaching efforts while studying at Post University.
Fostered a collaborative educational atmosphere, reflecting strong communication abilities.
Promoted family-oriented values within the educational setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
The Learning Experience
Cheshire, CT
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Integrated technology into classroom activities to enhance educational experiences and learning outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Lead Teacher-Infants
Town and Country ELC
Southington, CT
09.2020 - Current
- Managed a classroom of 8 infants with assistant teachers.
- Built relationships with families.
- Created weekly lesson plans that included milestones reached and milestones that needed to be reached.
- Completed assessments and held parent-teacher conferences.
PCA
Almost Family
Prospect, CT
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Administered medications and monitored health metrics to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals for optimal support.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices to maintain high-quality care standards.
- Coordinated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers for seamless care transitions.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting care strategies based on individual needs and outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Temporary Assistant Director
Town and Country
Southington, CT
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Open and closed the center
- Answered phone calls and redirected if needed
- Accepted cash/card payments from families for tuition
- Ordered/created a snack menu for the center
- Ordered supplies/ materials for center and classrooms
- Filed paperwork
- Created lunch break list for floaters
- Created weekly staff schedule to maintain teacher-child ratios in all classrooms
- Set up accounts for families for procare and himama app
- Outside tours
Third in Charge
Town and Country ELC
Southington, CT
08.2015 - 09.2020
- Closed the center when needed
- Helped out at the front desk when needed
- Filed paperwork when needed
- Answered phone and directed phone call when needed
Student Teacher
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method. Maintained daily records of children’s individual activities, behaviors and meals and naps. Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles. Established a safe play environment for the children. Encouraged children to be understanding of others. Maintained a child-friendly environment with access top outdoor activities. Incorporated music, art, and theater into lesson planning. Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers and directors.
Assistant
First Church Preschool
Cheshire, CT
06.2008 - 08.2013
- Established a safe play environment for the children. Supervised children on field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos. Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, and directors. Maintained a child-friendly environment with access top outdoor activities. Promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method.
Education
Human Services
Post University
Waterbury, CTAssociates - Early Childhood
Naugatuck Valley Community College
05.2014
High School - undefined
Cheshire High School
06.2011
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Public speaking
Conflict resolution
Child development
Parent-teacher conference coordination
Certification
- CPR Certification
- DCF Training
- Med Certification
- Head Teacher Certification
- OEC Registry Training
Affiliations
Burkes Values Essay Competition 2024
Post University President's List Fall 2024
Post University Dean's List Summer 2025
Post University Dean's List Spring 2025
Timeline
Teacher
The Learning Experience
03.2025 - Current
PCA
Almost Family
02.2024 - 03.2025
Lead Teacher-Infants
Town and Country ELC
09.2020 - Current
Temporary Assistant Director
Town and Country
06.2020 - 09.2020
Third in Charge
Town and Country ELC
08.2015 - 09.2020
Student Teacher
Naugatuck Valley Community College
01.2013 - 05.2014
Assistant
First Church Preschool
06.2008 - 08.2013
Associates - Early Childhood
Naugatuck Valley Community College
High School - undefined
Cheshire High School
Human Services
Post University