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Katherine McFatridge
Stewartstown,PA
Summary
With warm and nurturing personality, I excel in creating engaging and supportive learning environments for young children. Possesses foundational knowledge in child development and early education, complemented by skills in classroom management and lesson planning. Dedicated to fostering positive and enriching educational experience that promotes children's growth and curiosity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
4's Daycare Preschool Teacher
Growing Friends Childcare and Preschool
11.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Grocery Shopper
Giant Food Stores
2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained an organized and systematic approach to shopping, resulting in fewer errors and higher accuracy.
- Ensured proper storage of perishable items during transportation, minimizing spoilage or damage risks.
- Prioritized order processing based on urgency, optimizing workflow to accommodate same-day deliveries.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently fulfilling grocery orders and ensuring product quality.
- Utilized technology effectively for real-time communication with customers regarding order updates or substitutions when necessary.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances such as unexpected stock shortages or last-minute adjustments to orders, ensuring minimal disruptions to delivery timelines.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Westerns Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2028
High School Diploma -
Kennard- Dale High School
Fawn Grove, PA06.2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
Interests
Timeline
4's Daycare Preschool Teacher
Growing Friends Childcare and Preschool
11.2023 - Current
Grocery Shopper
Giant Food Stores
2022 - 11.2023
No Degree - Elementary Education
Westerns Governors University
High School Diploma -
Kennard- Dale High School
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