Svitlana KLINE
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Foundation Academy, enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with parents and promoting social-emotional learning, I am dedicated to creating enriching environments that support diverse learning needs and inspire creativity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Foundation Academy
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress through detailed observations and documentation to tailor instruction.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom management strategies that fostered positive behavior and a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented behavior management strategies in the classroom setting.
- Organized age-appropriate educational activities and materials.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Facilitated creative expression through various art projects and activities in the classroom.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress, strengthening home-school communication.
Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2011 - 06.2024
- Created and implemented innovative programs to tailor individual learning experiences and foster student engagement
- Developed and maintained positive learning environment, promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in children
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and loyalty through excellent communication and support
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and address classroom challenges through collective problem-solving
- Trained new employees, showcasing leadership and accountability in a team-oriented setting
Assistant Campaign Manager (Fulton County)
Re-Election Compaign For Commissioner Robb Pitts
08.2010 - 11.2010
- Cultivated relationships with supporters and team members through proactive communication, contributing to successful achievement of campaign goals.
- Managed public relations and served as a Good Will Ambassador, enhancing the campaign's customer experience and loyalty
- Implemented successful email marketing campaigns that increased lead generation and conversion rates.
- Organized community engagement events to drive participation, integrating effective sales and marketing strategies that informed innovative marketing solutions.
- Assisted in the creation of compelling marketing materials, enhancing overall campaign effectiveness.
- Supported budget management by monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving measures.
- Provided valuable input during brainstorming sessions that led directly to innovative marketing solutions.
Manager Designer
MebelMan
11.2004 - 07.2007
- Conducted thorough market research to develop designs tailored specifically for target demographics'' preferences and needs.
- Managed budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation for prioritization of high-impact projects.
- Fostered open communication within design team, enhancing collaboration and driving innovative problem-solving.
Design Manager
Merx Mebel
04.2000 - 11.2004
- Company Overview: Odessa, Ukraine
- Conducted market analysis to align inventory and product offerings with customer preferences, improving customer experience
- Increased showroom sales by 35% through effective customer engagement and understanding of client needs
- Trained and mentored new hires to foster customer-focused approach within team
- Odessa, Ukraine
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CDA Credential
CDA
National Credentialing Program 06-2025
Child Development Associate -
Rasmussen College
01-2013
Master of Finance and Credit - Credit Operations in Commercial Banks
Odessa State Economic University (Ukraine)
(Ukraine)01-1999
Bachelor of Economics -
Odessa State Economic University
01-1998
Skills
- Customer experience
- Classroom leadership
- Child development
- Social-emotional learning
- Special needs support
- Literacy development
- Creative activities planning
- Motor skill development
- Early numeracy
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Creative lesson planning
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Creative activities
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Early childhood certification
- Positive reinforcement
- Play-based learning approaches
- Child supervision
- Development observation
- Social skill building
- Differentiated instruction
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Individualized instruction
- Tutoring expertise
- Child safety procedures
- Behavior management
- Custom instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Special needs expertise
- Effective listening
- Collaborative communication skills
- Customer Experience Improvement
- Customer engagement tactics
- Conflict mediation strategies
- Parent engagement strategies
- Effective communication
- Service accountability
- Student-teacher relationships
- Creative problem solving
- High-stress performance
- Behavior management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Collaborative communication
- Tailored instruction methods
Volunteer work
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Hobbies and Interests
- Visual artist: oils, acrylic, watercolor
- Yoga
- Dance
- Traveling
- Healthy Lifestyle
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Ukrainian
- Russian
Websites
Children’s book author
Working under artistic pseudonym Konfeta, Svitlana wrote and illustrated children's book "Tony the Pony", published in 2018 , avalable on Amazon
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Foundation Academy
07.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2011 - 06.2024
Assistant Campaign Manager (Fulton County)
Re-Election Compaign For Commissioner Robb Pitts
08.2010 - 11.2010
Manager Designer
MebelMan
11.2004 - 07.2007
Design Manager
Merx Mebel
04.2000 - 11.2004
Associate of Applied Science - CDA Credential
CDA
Child Development Associate -
Rasmussen College
Master of Finance and Credit - Credit Operations in Commercial Banks
Odessa State Economic University (Ukraine)
Bachelor of Economics -
Odessa State Economic University