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Kristen McDonald

Summary

Objective: To obtain a teaching position in an elementary school.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter/Nanny

Multiple Families
, NY
06.1998 - Current
  • Researched and prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals for students with special allergies.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Developed and balanced playtime activities to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Responsible for the physical, emotional care and basic needs of children birth through preteen years.
  • Fostered self esteem with children by discussing school, friends, and hobbies.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.




Tutor

Private
Queens, NY
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Responsible for overseeing all subject matter for classwork , homework, special projects and uploading via zoom.

Gymboree Instructor

Gymboree
Brooklyn, NY
05.2002 - 11.2013
  • Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
  • Executed various multiple age appropriate lesson plans for children birth to five (5) years.
  • Coordinated large parent/child groups.
  • Facilitated appropriate play/learning activities in creative modalities such as art, music, creative play and tactile experiences.


Education

Nursing

Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
2007

Bachelor of Science - Special Studies

St.Francis College
Brooklyn, N.Y.
01.2007

High School Diploma -

St. Edmund Preparatory High School
Brooklyn, N.Y
2002

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Planning and Executing Age-appropriate Recreational Activities
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Verbal and Written Communication with children and adults
  • Facilitating Teamwork

Community Service

Resurrection School CCD Teacher, Brooklyn, NY 2002-2006

  • Handled safety classroom management, executing lesson plans, grading class and home assignments

Dental Office, Brooklyn, NY 2006-2007

  • Organized and retrieved files for various purposes
  • Patient interaction; phone and in person


Timeline

Tutor

Private
10.2020 - 06.2022

Gymboree Instructor

Gymboree
05.2002 - 11.2013

Babysitter/Nanny

Multiple Families
06.1998 - Current

Nursing

Molloy College

Bachelor of Science - Special Studies

St.Francis College

High School Diploma -

St. Edmund Preparatory High School

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