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Katelyn Pearson

Monroe,NC

Summary

Dedicated elementary teacher with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Thales Academy
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
  • Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Personal Assistant Liaison

Leah Clark
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

Co-Director of Programming

Anime Milwaukee
06.2022 - Current
  • Fostered an inclusive environment that valued diversity of thought, experience, and background among team members.
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex problems through creative problem-solving techniques and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that benefited the organization''s bottom line.

Professional Nanny

Private Families
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Worked to date with 3 families.

Guest Liaison

Galaxycon Raleigh
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Monitored cash drawer in checkout station and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Communicated with internal departments to discuss schedules, contract requirements and upcoming appointments.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Cadence Education
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
  • Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.

4th Grade Teacher

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trail
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
  • Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

Kindergarten Teacher

Sterling Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.

Interim Summer Camp Director

Christ Our Shepherd Child Development Center
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
  • Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
  • Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
  • Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed team of 6 instructors.

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Worked in total of 7 schools that would rotate from around district.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
05.2016

Skills

  • Childcare experience
  • Schedule Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Data Entry
  • Proficient MS Office and Google Suites
  • Classroom management

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Thales Academy
09.2023 - Current

Personal Assistant Liaison

Leah Clark
03.2023 - Current

Co-Director of Programming

Anime Milwaukee
06.2022 - Current

Guest Liaison

Galaxycon Raleigh
07.2021 - 07.2022

Professional Nanny

Private Families
06.2021 - 08.2023

Lead Preschool Teacher

Cadence Education
10.2020 - 06.2021

4th Grade Teacher

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trail
08.2018 - 06.2020

Kindergarten Teacher

Sterling Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018

Interim Summer Camp Director

Christ Our Shepherd Child Development Center
01.2017 - 08.2017

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Katelyn Pearson