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Kathryn (Katie) Cooper

Glenside

Summary

Compassionate and organized professional with a background in early childhood education, developmental tracking, and family support, seeking to transition into a Care Coordinator (Non-Clinical) role at Nemours Children’s Health. Experienced in building strong partnerships with families, coordinating services, and advocating for children’s well-being in both school and hospital environments.

Work History

Child Activity Coordinator

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Coordinated therapeutic, developmentally appropriate activities for children in hospital settings.
  • Partnered with healthcare teams to support emotional and cognitive well-being of patients.
  • Built strong rapport with children and families, tailoring support to individual needs.
  • Maintained safe, structured spaces promoting positive coping and recovery.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons
  • Delivered inclusive instruction for children ages 3–5, using data-informed behavior and developmental tracking.
  • Maintained confidential records including IEP progress, health updates, and incident reports.
  • Served as liaison between families and administrative staff, providing consistent updates and resource guidance.
  • Supported families through challenges such as diagnoses, behavioral concerns, or special education services.

Floating Head Start Teacher

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
  • Ensured continuity of care across various classrooms, following lesson plans and routines.
  • Promoted safe, nurturing environments and supported diverse family needs across sites.
  • Fostered strong communication with families and staff, adapting quickly to varied settings.

Office Assistant

Ursinus College
  • Reviewed files and scanned documents into the Ursinus database.
  • Produced excel and word documents for the College’s future business use.
  • Organized office filing system and greeted students and faculty with questions or paperwork for the college’s Business Office and Student Billing center.
  • Planned parties for the faculty and staff picnics and events. Worked graduation and tasks such as answering phones, scanning and filing.

Education

BA - Education, Early Childhood and Special Education

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

BA - Business and Economics

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Skills

  • Family communication and support
  • Care/service coordination
  • Tracking data, referrals, and development
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Advocacy and resource navigation
  • Experience with vulnerable populations
  • Documentation
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Child Activity Coordinator

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons

Floating Head Start Teacher

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit

Office Assistant

Ursinus College

BA - Business and Economics

Ursinus College

BA - Education, Early Childhood and Special Education

Arcadia University
Kathryn (Katie) Cooper