Kara Testerman
Summerville
Summary
Friendly and energetic lead teacher with three years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Freedom Day School
04.2022 - Current
- Planned and prepared activities for four and five-year-old students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct the learning process.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively reducing disruptions during instructional time while promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Medical Receptionist
Parker OBGYN
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Dental Assistant
Lone Tree Dentist and Orthodontics
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC03-2028
No Degree - Dental
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO12-2017
Skills
- Artistic expression
- Childcare needs
- Safety awareness
- Gross motor skills development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Fine motor skills development
- Lesson planning
- Music and movement
- Sensory integration
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Freedom Day School
04.2022 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Parker OBGYN
05.2019 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Lone Tree Dentist and Orthodontics
01.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
No Degree - Dental
Concorde Career College
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