Cara Conn
Chicago, IL 60637
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position that will utilize my experience and education in regards to the continuing importance of early childhood learning
EDUCATION
Infant Toddler Specialist Credential, May 2015
Erikson Institute
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education May 2012
Kendall College
Concentration: Special Needs
First Aid Basics & Adult, Infant, and Child CPR, April 2015
American Red Cross
EMPLOYMENT
Master Pre-K Teacher, Christopher House, Chicago, Illinois, February 2009-August 2015
Master Pre-K Teacher of daily care and learning in the 0-3 program (CoC).
Maintain order while establishing daily routines and implementing daily lessons.
Plan activities based on child’s interest and abilities by teaching children through structured play and individualization.
Supervise 2 assistant teachers and conduct monthly mentoring, and weekly team meetings.
Supervising and documenting interns, student teachers, volunteers and visitors.
Manage daily records including attendance and meal participation sheets.
Create and maintain educational/ special rights folders in an organized, efficient order by collecting the necessary documents and updating when necessary, while following IFSP and IEP recommendations.
Teacher, Small Wonders Child Development Center, Chicago, Illinois, Oct. 2008 to Feb. 2009
Lead teacher of daily care and learning in the two year old room
Maintenance of order while establishing daily routines
Creating and implementing daily lessons
Establish and teach proper hygiene including toileting procedures and proper oral care
KEY SKILLS
Compliant in all areas related to Head Start, Pre-K and Child Care mandates
NAEYC accreditation and quality rating scale standards (QRS) knowledge
Possess current First Aid and CPR cards
Maintained multiple database systems such as COPA and ETO
GOLD proficient
QRS (level 4) certified, proficient in ITERS
INCCRRA level 5 credential (ECE)
INCCRRA level 5 credential (Infant Toddler)
Familiar with EI, IFSP’s and transitioning to an IEP, as well as the process of implementation and individualism