Caitlin Latimer
Milwaukie
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a nurturing attitude and strong communication skills, experienced at Cadence Academy Preschool. Successfully enhanced infant literacy through creative lesson planning and established lasting relationships with families. Proficient in classroom management and documentation, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for children.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher/ Sub Director
Cadence Academy Preschool- West Linn
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
- Boosted early literacy skills by regularly exposing infants to books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
- Developed strong rapport with families through open lines of communication via phone calls or emails about their child''s progress.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Lead Infant Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool- Tualatin
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Contributed to the emotional growth of infants by providing consistent support, care, and encouragement.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Enhanced overall classroom management efficiency by streamlining processes such as attendance tracking, diaper changes, snack distribution, and activity setup.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Managed inventory of classroom supplies, ensuring all necessary materials were readily available for planned activities and lessons.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create a cohesive curriculum that catered to the diverse needs of infants in the classroom.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
Acid Recovery Systems Operator
Valmont/ Pacific States Galvanizing
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with team to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security.
- Partnered with system administrators to maintain operating system and application patch levels.
- Coordinated with vendors for hardware procurement and installation, achieving cost savings on IT equipment purchases.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas of improvement within existing infrastructure setups.
- Troubleshot system stoppages and determined best course of action to maintain system up-time.
Nanny
Tiffany Prather
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Toddler Teacher
Academy 4 Kids
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
Education
High School Diploma - Young Parent Opportunity Program
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR06.2004
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Patience and calmness
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Curriculum planning
- Early childhood education
- Nurturing attitude
- Feeding and diapering proficiency
- Infant safety
- Creative lesson planning
- Sensory play techniques
- Customer service
- Loves children
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Child care
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom organization
- Child safety
- CPR and first aid
- Health and safety
- Efficient under pressure
- Parental communication
- Meal preparation
- First aid training
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
Certification
• CBR
• First Aid & CPR
• Food Handlers
• Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher/ Sub Director
Cadence Academy Preschool- West Linn
02.2024 - 02.2025
Lead Infant Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool- Tualatin
01.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2021 - 01.2022
Acid Recovery Systems Operator
Valmont/ Pacific States Galvanizing
09.2018 - 08.2019
Nanny
Tiffany Prather
06.2015 - 11.2017
Toddler Teacher
Academy 4 Kids
03.2015 - 05.2016
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2012 - 02.2015
High School Diploma - Young Parent Opportunity Program
Clackamas Community College
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