Carina Kealey

Dedicated Early Childhood Teacher passionate about encouraging children to develop socially and emotionally. Bilingual, educated and experienced with groups of up to fifteen children. Specializes in developing fun and educational activities based on children's interest.

CO-LEAD TEACHER - DESERT SPRING SCHOOL

(2022-09)

• Fostered a positive and loving environment that promotes creativity and curiosity.
• Collaborated with parents through regular communication, including parent-teacher conferences.
• Assisted in designing weekly lesson plans as well as sending out weekly newsletters.
• Established numerous activities that encouraged students' self-reliance and independent learning.

CHILDCARE TECH/NANNY - CARINA'S WILDCAT CUBCARE (Own LLC)

(2021-11 - 2022-09)

Contracted to provide childcare services for newborn beginning in November of 2021. Client also has a 2.5 year old of which I care for as well. Facilitated age-appropriate activities such as: painting, clay molding, drawing/sketching, and practicing numbers and letters.

For the newborn, I was responsible for feeding, changing and facilitating appropriate exercise activities. During my down time, I also provided housekeeping services: simple cleaning/organizing, basic laundry tasks, and some food prep.

CHILDCARE TECH/NANNY - CARINA'S WILDCAT CUBCARE (Own LLC)

(2019-10 - 2021-03)

Provided childcare services to a four-year old. Creating and maintaining a personalized schedule and educational curriculum. Organizing and conducting age-appropriate recreational activities such as: games, arts and crafts, nature walks, athletic activities, and play dates.

Met regularly with parents in discussing child's progress and development. Helping prepare and serving nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. During my free time at the client's residence, I would do laundry, clean, reorganize, wash dishes- any extra assistance that I could provide to the family.

My client's job required travel as well, therefore I traveled with them on occasion. While on road trips, I was responsible for all that is listed above, plus overnights. I worked 24-hour shifts with 2 children.

LEAD TEACHER - temple emanu-el

(2013-08 - 2019-10)

Lead teacher for pre-K classroom, ages 3-4. Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore. Provided a wide range of choices for child's play therapy and learning curriculum to appeal to the children's interests.

Carefully observed and communicated with the children to develop activities relevant to their immediate skill-sets, interests, and needs. Built relationships with parents by communicating frequently to inform them of academic progress and personal growth. Observed and mentored multiple teacher's assistants, by exploring and utilizing different teaching methods and styles.

Maintained classroom to Arizona State standards by following a strict compliance objective.