Kimberly Walas
Northfield,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with participants, parents, teachers, and administration. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
KinderOdyssey Teacher
Morton Grove Park District
Morton Grove, IL
08.2017 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents and students to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning, and physical, social, and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Supervised students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks.
Head Summer Camp Counselor /Coordinator's Assistant
Morton Grove Park District
Morton Grove, IL
05.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented daily camp activities for children ages 7-10, including sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and outdoor games.
- Provided guidance to counselors on best practices for leading activities.
- Monitored camper behavior and safety during all activities.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians and staff members regarding any questions or concerns about their child's experience at camp.
- Created a fun atmosphere conducive to developing friendships among campers from diverse backgrounds.
- Established rules and regulations, while maintaining high standards of discipline, within the group setting.
- Resolved conflicts among campers using appropriate techniques, such as active listening and problem-solving skills.
- Evaluated performance of counselors, regularly providing feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect the safety of recreational activity participants.
- Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors, and completed necessary paperwork.
- Administered first aid and responded to medical emergencies, ensuring the well-being of all campers.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to campers, fostering personal development and well-being.
- Supervised swimming and water safety activities, emphasizing fun and safety in aquatic environments.
In-Home Nanny
Joseph Scolaro
Mount Prospect, IL
08.2009 - 03.2017
- Developed and implemented daily activities for children such as reading, playtime, and arts and crafts.
- Cared for infants by changing diapers, preparing bottles, monitoring sleep patterns, and providing emotional support.
- Provided a safe environment in the home by adhering to safety standards while caring for the children.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.
- Transported children to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and outings.
- Assisted with homework completion, monitored progress towards academic goals.
- Engaged in outdoor recreational activities with the children, such as trips to the park or beach.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's day-to-day experiences and developmental milestones achieved.
- Encouraged good manners among children by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Facilitated social interaction between siblings by organizing games or other activities.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry, and sanitized play areas.
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Parkview Montessori School
Mount Prospect, Ill
03.2003 - 08.2009
- Assisted Lead Teacher in developing and implementing Montessori-based curriculum for children aged 3 to 6.
- Provided individual guidance, support and mentoring to students with additional learning needs.
- Organized classroom activities and materials according to Montessori principles.
- Guided students through hands-on activities such as sorting, counting and matching objects.
- Observed student behavior and progress, providing feedback to Lead Teacher when necessary.
- Encouraged creativity, exploration and problem solving among students using Montessori approaches.
- Monitored student safety at all times while maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Utilized music, art and storytelling techniques during instruction time.
- Led small group instruction sessions tailored to meet each student's individual needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, ILSkills
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Fundraising
Timeline
KinderOdyssey Teacher
Morton Grove Park District
08.2017 - Current
Head Summer Camp Counselor /Coordinator's Assistant
Morton Grove Park District
05.2017 - Current
In-Home Nanny
Joseph Scolaro
08.2009 - 03.2017
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Parkview Montessori School
03.2003 - 08.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Oakton Community College
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