Rita JoAnn Booth
Bucyrus,KS
Summary
Compassionate professional with extensive experience in early childhood education. Skilled in conducting individual assessments and coordinating referrals, promoting healthy child development, and empowering parents through effective parenting techniques. Ready to enhance family support initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Educator
USD 500, Kansas City, KS Unified School District
Kansas City, KS
11.2000 - 07.2014
- Conduct personalized Home Visits with families to provide information, support and encouragement to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
- Implement Parent group meetings about early childhood development and parenting as well as playgroups.
- Conduct developmental and health screenings for children birth through 5.
- Provide referrals to community networks and resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, and service referrals to ensure continuity of care across providers.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Blue Valley Schools
Overland Park, KS
08.1997 - 10.2000
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior to create conducive learning environments.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS12-1997
No Degree - Education Leadership And Management
Baker University
Baldwin City, KSSkills
- Home visiting
- Family needs assessment
- Child development expertise
- Individual assessment and screenings
- Referral coordination
- Parenting techniques