Katrina Lamb
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Preschool Teacher at YMCA with a strong background in curriculum development and creative teaching strategies. Successfully enhanced student engagement through play-based learning and sensory integration, fostering critical thinking and fine motor skills. Established effective parent-teacher communication, significantly increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
YMCA
04.2013 - Current
- Supported classroom management by fostering positive interactions among children.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Implemented daily routines that promoted consistency and structure for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate educational activities.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning experiences.
- Organized materials and resources to facilitate smooth classroom operations.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor High School
Norfolk, VANo Degree -
South University
Virginia BeachNo Degree -
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Gross motor skills
- Curriculum development
- Background in education
- Language development
- Visual supervision
- Classroom organization
- Classroom management
Certification
CPR, first aid, and 02 certified.
MAT and MAT-D certified
Well versed in Streamin3 Curriculum
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
YMCA
04.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor High School
No Degree -
South University
No Degree -
Tidewater Community College