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Katrina Kristoff

Meadville

Summary

Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. As well as dedicating to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

YMCA Child Development Center
05.2025 - Current
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

Lead Infant Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2023 - 05.2025
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Supervisor

Sheetz
05.2019 - 02.2023
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mentor High School
Mentor, OH

Skills

  • Social skill building
  • Daycare management
  • Child development expertise
  • Schedule development
  • Process monitoring and improvement
  • Employee development
  • Inventory oversight
  • Safety protocols
  • Team building
  • Quality control
  • Decision-making
  • Analytical thinking
  • Documentation and reporting

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

YMCA Child Development Center
05.2025 - Current

Lead Infant Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2023 - 05.2025

Supervisor

Sheetz
05.2019 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Mentor High School

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