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, NY2007
Bachelor of Science - Special Studies
St.Francis College
Brooklyn, N.Y.01.2007
High School Diploma -
St. Edmund Preparatory High School
Brooklyn, N.Y2002
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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