Katrina Lamb
Norfolk
Summary
My experience as a preschool teacher grounds me in child development, classroom management, and creating nurturing, play-based learning that meets each child where they are.
As a director, I’ve led teams, built a positive culture, and coordinated operations—skills that translate into organized, people-centered leadership. I partner closely with families and community resources, ensuring clear communication and strong, trusting relationships that support children’s growth.
I’m data-informed and compliance-minded, aligning curriculum with standards, tracking outcomes, and maintaining licensing, safety, and quality benchmarks. This blend of hands-on teaching and strategic administration makes me adaptable, collaborative, and ready to contribute impactfully from day one.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
YMCA of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Directed daily operations of preschool program, ensuring compliance with safety and licensing regulations.
- Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with developmental standards to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices in early childhood education and classroom management techniques.
- Established strong relationships with families, promoting engagement and communication regarding child development progress.
Preschool Teacher
YMCA
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2013 - 10.2025
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as model for other classrooms
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Taught average of 20 children per school year
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
Customer Service Cashier
Kohl's
Chesapeake, VA
07.2011 - 03.2019
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift to ensure amounts were correct
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
- Maintained reports of transactions and greeted customers when entering and leaving establishment
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments, and issue receipts
- Mentored new team members on registers, meeting customer needs, maximizing group performance and maintaining high satisfaction with customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor High School
Norfolk, VA06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Social Sciences Education
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VABachelors - Nursing
South University
Virginia Beach, VA06-2022
Skills
- First Aid and CPR certified
- MAT and MAT-D certified
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Staff management
- Enrollment management
- Staff hiring and training
Timeline
Preschool Director
YMCA of Portsmouth
10.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
YMCA
04.2013 - 10.2025
Customer Service Cashier
Kohl's
07.2011 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor High School
Some College (No Degree) - Social Sciences Education
Tidewater Community College
Bachelors - Nursing
South University