Polly-Katharine Rackley
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Experienced and motivated student and worker with 4 years of childcare experience. Strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Kaleidoscope Montessori
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, regularly updating their child's progress and proactively addressing any concerns.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom of 25 children to create a safe environment.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Observed children to identify individuals needing additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Retail Sales Associate
Indigo Child and Home
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing roughly 15 shipments per day, and restocking merchandise as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development ECE And Pre-Health
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2027
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum planning
- Bilingual in American Sign Language
- Familiar with Spanish
- Special needs support
- Daycare management
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Kaleidoscope Montessori
05.2024 - 09.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Indigo Child and Home
02.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development ECE And Pre-Health
Colorado State University
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