Karen M. Young

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Chicago, Illinois, 60628

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. 12 + years' hands-on experience working with students who have

special needs in early childhood

. Enthusiastic, committed educator with innate ability to understand

and motivate children

. Strive to build student self-esteem and encourage understanding of

cultural diversity, gender differences, and physical limitations.

Education

Capella University

October 2014

Candidate for Master of Business

Major: Business Administration, 3.10 G.P.A

University of Phoenix

Some College 2009-2012 for Master of Education

Major: Early Childhood, 3.08 G.P.A

National-Louis University

December 2009

Graduate with Bachelor of Arts

Major: Early Childhood Practice of Education, 2.86 G.P.A

Minor: Psychology, 2.89 G.P.A

Olive-Harvey College

May 2003

Graduate with Associate Applies Science Degree

Major: ECE EDUCATION, 2.95 G.P.A

Minor: Psychology

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint, Adobe connect

Experience

YMCA ChildCaRe Center

(2014-Present)

LEAD TEACHER in the care of children 3-5 years old provided a safe,

healthy, learning environment. Assisted in planning for curriculum

activities and studies using Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool,

imputed daily observations, ESI-K screenings, Kindergarten Readiness (KRT)

screenings, home visits, and assisted with Child Outcome Planning and

Assessment (COPA).

preschool teacher/ Head Start program Minds over matter

(2006-2011)

Assisted in the care of children 3-5 years old provided a safe, healthy,

learning environment. Assisted in planning for curriculum activities and

studies using Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool, imputed daily

observations, ESI-K screenings, Kindergarten Readiness (KRT) screenings,

home visits, and assisted with Child Outcome Planning and Assessment

(COPA).

Behavorial Staffing agency

(2012-2014)

I have assisted in temporary position for Head teacher placement at Head

Start program Mary Crane as intern Head Start Teacher.

TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS

Class Instruction

* Responsibly lead daily learning activities based on development

Leadership

Facilitate Sunday school services for Jr. Church and activities for 3-5

year olds at Providence M.B Church.

Certificates

. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC)

PRESENT

. CPR/FIRST AID

. TEACHINGSTRATEGIES GOLD TRAINING CERTIFICATES

. MANDATED REPORTER OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDERN AND FAMILY SERVICES

. CLASS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRE K OVERVIEW

. DFSS GOLD APP OBSERVATION & IPAD TRAINING

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