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Patricia Kapler

Topeka

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center, excelling in early childhood education and parent-teacher relations. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative curriculum development and effective classroom management. Skilled in mentoring teachers and fostering collaborative environments, ensuring optimal learning experiences for diverse student populations.

Experienced education professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet evolving needs. Valued for leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and passion for nurturing student growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director/Teacher

Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center
10.2019 - 02.2025


  • Supported classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.


  • Facilitated communication between parents and educators regarding student progress.
  • Engaged in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
  • Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.

Substitute Teacher/Clerical Assistant

Mountain Home Public Schools
01.2013 - 10.2019
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity in instruction and student support.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.

Teller

First Security Bank
08.2007 - 12.2012
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to banking protocols.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries, providing information and resolving issues promptly.
  • Maintained cash drawer integrity through meticulous balancing and record-keeping practices.
  • Educated clients on bank products and services, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere in the branch by greeting customers warmly upon arrival and addressing them by name when possible.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Educaton

Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN
05-1985

Skills

  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Staff management
  • Early childhood education
  • Administrative food program

Certification

KDHE Director Certification 8/27

Cacfp Administrator Certification 8/25

CPR/First Aid 3/27

Timeline

Director/Teacher

Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center
10.2019 - 02.2025

Substitute Teacher/Clerical Assistant

Mountain Home Public Schools
01.2013 - 10.2019

Teller

First Security Bank
08.2007 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Educaton

Martin Luther College