Kristen Wyant
Education
Altoona,Pennsylvania
Summary
Friendly and energetic early childhood teacher with 8 plus years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Skilled teacher working with Montessori education to have children learn through hands on approach. Compassionate and driven by a Montessori learning environment that would educate the whole child, prepare independent, life -long learners and inspire global citizenship.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Head Teacher of Children's House 5
Penn Mont Academy
Hollidaysburg, PA
08.2013 - Current
- Providing a Montessori Education to children from age 3-6 as well as working with my classroom Assistant teacher on a day to day basis. I provided a Montessori learning environment that would educate the whole child, prepare independent, life -long learners and inspire global citizenship.
- Working with both preschool & Kindergarten students in practical life, sensorial, math, art, language, science and geography.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Family Nanny
Family Nanny For Local Physicians
Hollidaysburg, PA
09.2010 - Current
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Sales Associate /Keyholder
Aerie By American Eagle
Altoona, PA
09.2006 - 09.2016
- Working sales in retail, restocking & Supervision of Sales team
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Supervised changing rooms, rehanging unwanted merchandise and supporting loss prevention initiatives.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
Nursery Coordinator
Hicks Memorial United Methodist Church
Duncansville, PA
12.2008 - 05.2012
- Provide care during weekend church service for children birth to three years.
Young Toddler Supervisor
Hollidaysburg Area YMCA Child Care Center
Hollidaysburg, PA
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supervision of children and 3-4 staff member whom work in Young toddler room.
- Children’s files and all paperwork (observations – ounce & ages and stages).
- Making weekly schedules for staff and children.
- Having a staff monthly staff meeting with my staff in my room
- Lesson plans according to the week’s theme and doing circle time.
- Conferences and welcome meetings with parents
Assistant Director / Group Supervisor
Ann Harris Smith – Little People’s Place
Cresson, PA
01.2008 - 03.2008
- Provided positive reinforcement for good behavior and gently disciplined when appropriate.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored activities and lessons during supervisor's absence.
- Responsible for assisting in the coordination of all aspects of the campus child care center, including helping in planning and implementing activities for children, supervising children, interns and work study students.
- Promotes safety and concerns in all staff members when dealing with the children.
- Developing and maintaining records, files, prepares reports, and complies with automated data system requirements.
- Mentoring, counseling, and disciplines and recommends appropriate actions of assigned employees when necessary.
- Approve and processes assigned employee’s payroll and time records.
- Assists with curriculum development and annual review of learning goals.
- Lesson plans according to the week’s theme and doing circle time.
- Assisting Director when necessary and supervising children always.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA 08.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA 08.2016 - 05.2022
Skills
Classroom management
Special Needs Students
DIBELS knowledge
Child development
Student records management
Student engagement
Montessori Education
Certification
State Board of Private Academic School
Clearances
Pennsylvania State Police - Criminal Record Check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification
Timeline
American Montessori Society Early Childhood Credential
06-2020
State Board of Private Academic School
03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Francis University
08.2016 - 05.2022
Head Teacher of Children's House 5
Penn Mont Academy
08.2013 - Current
Family Nanny
Family Nanny For Local Physicians
09.2010 - Current
Nursery Coordinator
Hicks Memorial United Methodist Church
12.2008 - 05.2012
Young Toddler Supervisor
Hollidaysburg Area YMCA Child Care Center
08.2008 - 08.2010
Assistant Director / Group Supervisor
Ann Harris Smith – Little People’s Place
01.2008 - 03.2008
Sales Associate /Keyholder
Aerie By American Eagle
09.2006 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mount Aloysius College
08.2004 - 12.2007