KRISTA FREEMAN
Burlington,NC
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Child Development Specialist skilled in supporting children with developmental, mental health, and behavioral challenges. Proactively addresses concerns to ensure smooth integration of students into school classrooms. With over 10 years of industry experience, ready to bring expertise to a dynamic new position.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Sitter/PPE Monitor
UNC Hospitals
02.2021 - Current
- Took initiative to investigate anomalies in behavior or physical condition and advocated for further evaluation by skilled professionals.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor and family members.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
Lead Teacher
Chapel Hill Day Care Center
08.2006 - 01.2021
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
T.E.A.C.H. AmeriCorps
Child Care Services Association
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Education
M.A. - Early Childhood Intervention and Family Studies
UNC-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2017
B.A. - African American Studies
UNC-Chapel Hill
05.2001
Skills
- Inclusion Specialist
- Case management
- Compassionate care
- Client safety and first aid
- Nursing support
- Emotional support
- Patient communication
- Care plan assessment
- Care plan management
- Social support
- Early childhood education
- Patient care
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) - National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Teaching Strategies GOLD™ Assessment System Certification- Teaching Strategies, LLC.
- Infant/Toddler Caregiver Certification - Program for Infant/Toddler Care.
- Behavioral Technician Specialist Certification
- Special Needs Care Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Patient Sitter/PPE Monitor
UNC Hospitals
02.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Chapel Hill Day Care Center
08.2006 - 01.2021
T.E.A.C.H. AmeriCorps
Child Care Services Association
08.2005 - 06.2006
M.A. - Early Childhood Intervention and Family Studies
UNC-Chapel Hill
B.A. - African American Studies
UNC-Chapel Hill
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