Keller C. Gaither

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Education

Child Care Director’s Certificate Program August 2014

Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Masters in Elementary Education May 2000

Cheyney University, Philadelphia, PA

Received merit award as the most outstanding student in the Elementary Department. Earned additional

15 credits in Educational Administration & 15 Special Education

Bachelors in Fine Arts

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Studied Liberal Arts curriculum, majored in Fine Arts; 18 credits in Social Sciences.

Several trainings in Child Development and Mental Health through PA Keys, RHD, SPIN, PATH, and COHMAR

Employment History

Teacher Saints & Tabernacle Day School, Philadelphia, PA 10/14-present

Instruct all core subjects to students in a First and Second Grade Blended Classroom.

Lead teacher, Preschool People for People Inc, Philadelphia, PA 10/11-3/14

Instructed children ages three to five year olds using the “Learn through Play, Creative Curriculum”. Prepare five year olds for kindergarten by teaching foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

After School Supervisor Diversified Community Services, Philadelphia, PA 4/11 – 10/11

Supervised staff, developed Project-Based Learning themes and activities, acted as a liaison between DCS and the Catholic Diocese food program.

Salesman Pacifico Auto Group 9/10 – 2/11

Sell cars, input customer and prospect data, contact prospects and maintain call/email log, set appointments, ensure customer satisfaction, attend weekly online sales training.

Teacher, “Ready for Work Program”(Summer position)

Salvation Army of Philadelphia, Learning Zone, Philadelphia, PA 6/10 – 8/10

Provided training and direct supervision to youth (ages 16-18) regarding professionalism in the work place,

and jobs skills. Coordinated project based Learning activities.

Therapeutic Staff Support & Crisis Specialist

RHD - Children’s Outreach Services & CIRT, Philadelphia, PA 1/10 – 6/10

Provide emotional/behavioral support to children in classroom, and home settings

Owner/Operator Gaither’s Family Daycare, Philadelphia, PA 2/06 – 9/09

Founded the Family Daycare out of a desire to prepare young children for future school and life experiences, and to sent quality time with my infant. Responsible for all aspects of programming and development; including budgeting, marketing, and general program oversight.

Head of School Cornerstone Christian Academy, Philadelphia, PA 8/01 – 8/05

Teacher 9/97 – 7/01

Progressed from fourth grade instructor, to Middle school coordinator, and finally Head of School (8/01). Served as Head of School for four years. As Head of School was responsible for supervision of 20 faculty and staff members, student discipline, and overseeing day to day operations.

Residential Supervisor / Program Specialist SPIN Inc., Philadelphia, PA

8/94–8/97

Supervised St. Denis sites A & B. Coordinated the I.H.P. process and wrote habilitation programs. Insured that site was in state compliance. Met with community case managers and families of clients to insure that they received quality care. Reconciled site budget. Supervised eight Direct Care staff. Directed implementation of programs and site activities. Also worked as a Program Specialist at the Day program.

Educational Supervisor Evelyn Graves Christian Academy, Philadelphia, PA

9/84 – 6/94

Supervised academic and social development of students at various grade levels – elementary, middle, and high school. Taught Math, Science, and Art. Coordinated Chess, Checkers, and Track programs.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Assistant Pastor and Instructor Bible School Redeemed Worship Center Church 9/12 – Present

God’s Champion Program Youth Mentor Victory Christian Center 6/98 – 8/00

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