Karen M. Young
Chicago, Illinois, 60628
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Profile
. 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