McKennze Pearson
Klamath Falls,OR
Summary
Early Childhood Educator dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Caregiver
Early Head Start
03.2019 - Current
- Works as a Primary Caregiver in an infant/toddler classroom.
- Provides a nurturing and safe environment for infants and toddlers to develop and reach age appropriate milestones, meets the physical and emotional needs of students.
- Supports the family and child as a whole. Maintains Head Start guidelines and policies.
- Does paperwork as assigned, daily lesson plans, developmental assessments, work records.
- Plans and provides developmentally appropriate activities to improve children's wellbeing and support child development.
- Guides and trains assistant caregivers in policies and procedures, as well as paperwork, activity planning, and caring of the children.
- Boosts children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensures a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Preschool Teacher
Just Kidding Around Preschool
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Shift Supervisor
Burger King
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment with diligent attention to details while assembling meals.
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
University of Arizona Global Campus
Online 01.2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA05.2020
Associate of Science - University Studies: Social Science
Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA05.2020
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Head Start Programs
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Stress Management
Timeline
Primary Caregiver
Early Head Start
03.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Just Kidding Around Preschool
01.2017 - 03.2019
Shift Supervisor
Burger King
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lassen Community College
Associate of Science - University Studies: Social Science
Lassen Community College
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