Caterina Kelly
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ac0uld@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To use my expertise in the field of training to enhance the development of the learner in an effort to improve performance.
Skills Summary
Fluent in Italian
Computer skills- Microsoft office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent presentation skills
Good communication skills
Education
Masters Early Childhood Education, Chestnut Hill University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1986-1988
Bachelor of Science Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania 1980-1984
Certification (Teaching)
Permanent Certification in Pennsylvania and Texas
Relevant Experience
Director, Abacus School of Austin, Austin Texas May, 2013 to May, 2017
Oversee the day to day operations of the school
Education and Disability Coordinator, Bachman Lake Community School, Dallas, Texas November, 2010 to 2012
Directly supervises the parent educators
Conducts performance reviews with employees
Makes employment recommendations,
Provides oversight for quality and accountability
Completed Education Section of PIR
Responsible for monthly monitoring and self assessment
Used ChildPlus to create custom monitoring checklists
Education Consultant, Region 10 education Service Center, Richardson, Texas November 2005-October 2010
Coordinate the Texas School Ready Grant
Mentored and coached Pre-K teachers
Assisted with classroom design and set-up
Monitored student progress
Provided Professional Development to teachers and administrators
Served as the education consultant for Early Head Start/Head Start
Mentored Head Start Teachers
Prepared for monitoring visits
Education and Disabilities Coordinator Bachman Lake Community School Dallas, TX November 2010-June 2012
Supervised Parent Educators in an Early Head Start Home Visiting Program
Evaluated parent educators using the Parents As Teachers Curriculum
Prepared children files for monitoring visits
Worked with ECI in a cooperative partnership to assist children with special needs
College Instructor Collin College, Plano, Frisco and McKinney, Texas January 2004-May 2008
Child Development and Education Classes: Education of the Young Child; Child Growth and Development; Introduction to the Teaching Profession; Child Guidance
Teacher, Wylie, Richardson, Lancaster Independent School Districts, Wylie, Richardson, Lancaster, Texas August 1997-May 2003
Grades Pre-K to Third Grade
Planning, preparation and classroom instruction
Assessment
Child Care Director, Tot Time Child Development Center, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania September 1993-June 1996
Supervised Staff
Provided Professional Development
Managed office including collecting tuition
Monitored adherence to state childcare regulations
Teacher, Ambler Catholic, Ambler, Pennsylvania September 1986-June 92; Corpus Christi, Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania September 1985-June 1986; St. Raymond, Philadelphia September 1984-June 1985
Organizations
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Texas Infant Mental Health Association
References Available Upon Request