Katie Healey
Lexington,SC
Summary
Lead preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education through creative teaching strategies. Excelled in classroom organization, lesson planning, and maintaining a calm, nurturing environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Lexington Baptist Preschool
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced preschoolers learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Nursing Technician
Lexington Medical Center
05.2008 - 01.2016
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on industry best practices while improving professional skills related to nursing technician duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic support and effective communication to address individual needs.
- Eased transition periods between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports, accurately detailing patient status updates and care plan progress.
- Trained new nurse technicians in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient comfort through diligent personal care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and changing linens.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Cashier
Chick-fil-A
04.2004 - 05.2008
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Painter Home School
West Columbia, SC05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCSkills
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative lesson plans
- Classroom organization
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Calm and patient
- Organizational and planning skills
Accomplishments
Prior to sending my children to White Knoll Elementary school I homeschooled them for 3 years, following a curriculum and teaching them to read. When we did send them to WKE we received great feedback from their teachers (Mrs.Del Valle & Ms. Eason).
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Lexington Baptist Preschool
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Technician
Lexington Medical Center
05.2008 - 01.2016
Cashier
Chick-fil-A
04.2004 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Painter Home School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
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