KRISTIAN T. SHAW
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Dedicated early education professional and leader with over a decade of classroom experience. Committed to relationship and community building, honoring the culture of children and their families, and supporting their social emotional well being.
Documented strengths in curriculum design, classroom management, organization, collaboration, and leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
WESTERN AVENUE CHILDREN'S CENTER
05.2023 - Current
- Serve on the administrative team
- Manage staff and children’s records
- Purchase food and program materials
- Oversee budget spending
- Provide classroom support, coaching and observations
- Various projects as needed
Infant Toddler Age Group Coordinator
SOLDIER'S FIELD PARK CHILDREN'S CENTER
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Served as liaison between teaching teams and administration, collaborated with Preschool Coordinator, supported teams with curriculum and documentation, facilitated regular meetings amongst teams, provided classroom coverage support, assisted with training new staff and various projects.
Infant Toddler Teacher
SOLDIER'S FIELD PARK CHILDREN'S CENTER
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, families, and administrators to support the growth and development of 14-16-month-olds through emergent curricula via Zoom and in person
- Conducted developmental assessments and wrote detailed narratives of children's progress throughout the year.
Office Manager
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided administrative support; managed daily staff scheduling; maintained children and staff files and weekly food and closet supplies; hired and trained substitute teachers; managed payroll.
Intern
THE DIMOCK CENTER: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Gained practical leadership experience in the Child and Family Services division; assisted site supervisor in implementing best practice in the birth to three programs; conducted environmental assessments; coached educators in birth to three curricula; supervised staff; led professional development training.
Intern
BAY COVE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted site supervisor in designing and implementing curriculum for weekly playgroups; conducted home visits of families and children receiving services; facilitated developmental assessment for eligibility; documented children's progress through playgroup and home visit progress notes.
Nanny
Kaes/Garcia Family
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children (8mo. and 2.5y).
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements - documented children's experiences with photos and daily notes.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, hygiene and socialization.
Office Manager
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided administrative support; managed daily staff scheduling; maintained children and staff files and weekly food and closet supplies; hired and trained substitute teachers; managed payroll.
Infant Team Teacher
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Worked collaboratively with team of Infant Room teachers to provide enriched learning environment for children ages 3mo To 14mo through applying emergent curriculum practices.
Float Teacher
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
08.2013 - 01.2014
Admissions Associate
CONCORD ACADEMY
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Conducted interviews of prospective students and families
- Co-chaired application review committee
- Assisted with Admissions events (e.g. Open House, Revisit Day).
Wilcox Fellow: German Teacher
CONCORD ACADEMY
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Instructed levels II and IV: Advanced Language; facilitator for Community and Equity Committee; Admissions Reader volunteer; German Club faculty advisor.
- Life Fitness Instructor for 6-week period for students (Spring 2012 and 2013)
- Assistant Coach for Girls JV and Varsity Volleyball, Fall 2011
Summer Intern
THE STEPPINGSTONE FOUNDATION: College Success Academy
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Assisted 6th grade math teacher in coordinating math games and scholars' final projects; substituted Math and English Language Arts as needed; conducted Homeroom activities used to build community, leadership and responsibility among scholars; led 'adventure Play', a physical education-type class with socio-emotional component; school bus monitor.
Substitute Teacher
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
Substitute Teacher
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
09.2016 - 10.2017
Life Fitness Instructor
CONCORD ACADEMY
04.2012 - 05.2012
- Arranged a variety of non-competitive fitness activities for 6-week period for students (Spring 2012, 2013)
Assistant Coach for Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball
CONCORD ACADEMY
08.2011 - 12.2011
Education
Boston University - Wheelock School of Education
Boston, MA01.2019
No Degree - Communication Sciences And Disorders (withdrawn)
Emerson College
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - German, Sociology
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT05.2011
Immersion program with coursework in German Sociology and Linguistics -
Johannes Gutenberg Universität-Mainz
07.2010
7-week intensive language study -
Middlebury College German Language School
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organization and Time Management
- Open-minded and Flexible
- Collaborative
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Several years of experience working with children and families of all ages
- Records Management
- Proficient in oral German
Interests
Fitness, Cooking, Birding, Arts and Crafts
Certification
- EEC Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher Certified
- EEC Director Certified
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Timeline
Program Coordinator
WESTERN AVENUE CHILDREN'S CENTER
05.2023 - Current
Infant Toddler Age Group Coordinator
SOLDIER'S FIELD PARK CHILDREN'S CENTER
08.2020 - 02.2023
Infant Toddler Teacher
SOLDIER'S FIELD PARK CHILDREN'S CENTER
08.2019 - 02.2023
Intern
THE DIMOCK CENTER: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
09.2018 - 12.2018
Office Manager
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
08.2018 - 08.2019
Intern
BAY COVE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
01.2018 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
09.2016 - 10.2017
Nanny
Kaes/Garcia Family
08.2016 - 07.2018
Office Manager
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
02.2016 - 08.2016
Infant Team Teacher
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
01.2014 - 02.2016
Float Teacher
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
08.2013 - 01.2014
Admissions Associate
CONCORD ACADEMY
09.2012 - 06.2013
Summer Intern
THE STEPPINGSTONE FOUNDATION: College Success Academy
06.2012 - 08.2012
Life Fitness Instructor
CONCORD ACADEMY
04.2012 - 05.2012
Assistant Coach for Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball
CONCORD ACADEMY
08.2011 - 12.2011
Wilcox Fellow: German Teacher
CONCORD ACADEMY
07.2011 - 06.2013
Substitute Teacher
BOTANIC GARDENS CHILDREN'S CENTER
Boston University - Wheelock School of Education
No Degree - Communication Sciences And Disorders (withdrawn)
Emerson College
Bachelor of Arts - German, Sociology
Middlebury College
Immersion program with coursework in German Sociology and Linguistics -
Johannes Gutenberg Universität-Mainz
7-week intensive language study -
Middlebury College German Language School
- EEC Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher Certified
- EEC Director Certified
- First Aid & CPR Certified
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