Katherine Joseph
Powhatan,VA
Summary
Dedicated and nurturing early-childhood educator with over 2 years of experience working with children and parents in various settings. Skilled in creating and implementing curriculum for toddlers and school-age children. Strong communicator and team player committed to fostering a positive, engaging classroom environment. I am eager to transfer my knowledge from the classroom into the office environment. I want the opportunity to apply my experience in prioritizing multiple tasks requiring prompt solutions. Talented problem-solver managing workloads while greeting visitors, answering questions, and fulfilling staff members' requests. Professional and welcoming in creating an upbeat work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Professional
Skipwith's Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Designed individualized support plans for learning needs, working closely with parents and guardians to track progress.
- Implemented classroom behavior management strategies that foster positive social interactions and reduce disruptions.
- Coordinated with administrative staff to update curriculum materials, improving lesson delivery efficiency.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom by enforcing health and safety protocols for over 20 children.
Childcare Professional
Kiddie Academy Learning Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Created instructional lesson plans for children with diverse learning needs, incorporating engaging activities and materials.
- Maintained open communication with parents to provide updates on child progress and address concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement classroom management strategies.
- Organized and led educational activities, field trips, and special events to enhance learning experiences.
Insurance Representative
Humana Inc.
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
- Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
- Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
- Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and discuss any existing coverage.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
- Calculate premiums and establish payment method.
Quality Control Lead
Panera Bread Company
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Study outputs to sequence material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
- Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
- Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor production, inventory, and cost control programs to promote profitable operations, maintain product reliability, or minimize costs.
- Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Retail Merchandiser
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Take photographs of displays or signage and display decorations.
- Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, shipping staff, or engineers to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
- Maintain records, reports, or inventories, inspecting items for imperfections, damage, or wear, cleaning or otherwise preserving displays or items.
- Assemble or set up displays or fixtures, products in store space.
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
- Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in store, street, or mall, or at booth entrances.
- Sort, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.
- Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising, inventory management.
- Arrange advertisements, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Restaurant Manager
Fazoli's Italian Restaurant
01.2001 - 12.2008
- Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
- Order food and supply items to ensure optimal inventory and flavor control.
- Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Perform some food preparation or service tasks, such as cooking, cleaning tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
Education
Penn Foster High School -
Penn Foster
Powhatan, VA12.2016
Skills
- Childhood Curriculum Development
- Preschool Program Administration
- Behavioral Interventions & Safety
- Child Growth & Developmental Assessment
- Activity Planning & Coordination
- Classroom Management & Organization
- Infant / Toddler Care
- Curriculum planning
- First aid and CPR
- Literacy support
- Safety awareness
- Language proficiency
- Care management
- Group leadership
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Interpersonal relationships
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 4 staff members.
- Proven track record of being a team player
- Open communicator
- Motivator
Certification
- Adult/Infant First Aid/CPR/AED & CPR
- Child Psychology
- The Importance of Play
- Child Abuse Prevention - SIDS
- Safe Sleep Practices
- Behavioral Training
- VA Pre-service Training
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Childcare Professional
Skipwith's Academy
01.2024 - Current
Childcare Professional
Kiddie Academy Learning Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
Insurance Representative
Humana Inc.
01.2022 - 12.2023
Quality Control Lead
Panera Bread Company
01.2019 - 12.2020
Retail Merchandiser
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2019
Restaurant Manager
Fazoli's Italian Restaurant
01.2001 - 12.2008
Penn Foster High School -
Penn Foster