Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
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Kristen Wells Connors

Perry,OH

Summary

Dedicated early childhood educator with a proven track record of creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Proficient in curriculum design, classroom management, and building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Recognized for adaptability, teamwork, and consistently achieving desired educational outcomes. Reliable and responsive to the evolving needs of the classroom setting.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Coach

Optiva Health Coach
03.2025 - Current
  • Organize client data, encourage/direct/find solutions for clients, regular phone calls and virtual meetings, extensive product knowledge, acquiring clients, communication with other coaches.

Homemaker

Homemaker
01.2010 - Current
  • Care of four children – including special needs children, schedule and manage all appointments, diet and meal planning, budgeting and paying bills, teaching.

Assistant Care Director

Allison Park Church
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Administrative tasks, coordinating care efforts, visiting those in hospitals/care facilities, offering support to grieving families, and managing communications related to pastoral care.

Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Substitute teacher at various school districts in Lake County, Ohio and Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Preschool Teacher

Painesville Christian Academy
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Lesson plans, teaching three and four year olds, directing, cleaning duties.

Education

License Renewal -

Lake Erie College
01.2010

Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Ashland University / Lake Erie College
01.2007

Skills

  • Individual coaching
  • Cooperative teamwork
  • Research and analysis
  • Upholding ethical standards
  • Proficient in managing classroom dynamics
  • Responsive to changing circumstances
  • Fostering student involvement
  • Mentorship development
  • Safety compliance
  • Encouragement techniques

Accomplishments

  • Organized monthly mailings for child developmental newsletters.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
  • Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
  • Completed extra training to further help students under care.

Timeline

Health Coach

Optiva Health Coach
03.2025 - Current

Assistant Care Director

Allison Park Church
10.2023 - 10.2024

Homemaker

Homemaker
01.2010 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher
01.2007 - 01.2010

Preschool Teacher

Painesville Christian Academy
01.2003 - 01.2007

Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Ashland University / Lake Erie College

License Renewal -

Lake Erie College

Hobbies and Interests

Running, Photography, Traveling, Cooking