Katherine

21 Early Childhood Education Units. Bilingual (English and Spanish). Expertise in lesson planning, strategic classroom management, creative and adaptable teaching, team-oriented collaboration, problem-solving, and behavior guidance. Takes direction and coaching from supervisors in an upbeat positive manner with exceptional customer service skills. Intuitive with an appreciation for bonding. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Outdoor Educator - Coastal Roots Farm - Encinitas, CA

(2025-06)

• Implement farm-based educational activities that incorporated the organization's values and supported children's social-emotional growth.
• Collaborated with education staff to implement and refine daily lesson plans.
• Guided groups of up to 18 preschool-aged children through planting, harvesting, nature sensory exploration and nature-based learning activities.
• Led 3–5-year-olds through seasonal activities that involved taste testing edible parts of a plant, herbs and vegetables grown on the farm.
• Fostered children's curiosity, social-emotional development, and connection to nature.
• Encouraged children to create a community with their peers through activities, bonding and by example.
• Created a welcoming outdoor learning environment serving children ages 0-10 and their families.
• Prepared outdoor playground to support children and families freedom to explore, inspire and create with natural materials provided.
• Created activities designed to meet the level of learning for children attending the program on given day.

Apprentice I - MiraCosta College - Oceanside, CA

(2025-08 - 2026-05)

• Collaborated with mentor teachers to implement best practices in early childhood education.
• Cultivated meaningful relationships with students.
• Observed children's developmental progress and adapted activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Planned and facilitated circle time key elements such as story time, group discussion, music and movement.
• Prepared engaging learning centers focused on art, writing, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills in the classroom.
• Prepped classroom environment to cue children with a smooth transition into naptime lowering shades in windows, turning lights off, playing soothing music and setting cots for each child.
• Set up indoor and outdoor classroom to inspire child engagement in an activity.
• Encouraged age-appropriate risk-taking to support children's confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills.

Early Childhood Education Intern - Children's Paradise - Oceanside, CA

(2025-02 - 2025-05)

• Completed a 99-hour practicum, working with children ages 3-5.
• Hands-on experience in a classroom setting with the support of Mentor Teachers.
• Prepared curriculum materials, classroom displays, documentation boards, creating learning plans, reflections/observations.

Lead Barista - Succulent Cafe - Oceanside, CA

(2016-01 - 2019-10)

• Communicated and exemplified the business' vision and goals.
• Provided high quality service through attentive and responsive customer interactions.
• Actively listened to customers to facilitate resolving conflicts.
• Assisted creating succulent arrangements.

Volunteer Teacher - Seventh Day Adventist Church - Fallbrook, CA

• Supervised and lead activities at Vacation Bible School for varying age groups between 1-16.

Child Development Associate Teacher - Child Development - MiraCosta College (2025-05)

Associate of Arts - Child Development - MiraCosta College (2024-12)

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts - MiraCosta College (2024-12)