Katelyn Keith
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dedicated early education professional with comprehensive background in fostering young children's growth and development. Experienced with designing and delivering developmentally appropriate educational activities that promote cognitive and social growth. Utilizes effective communication techniques to engage with both children and parents, ensuring cohesive learning experience. Knowledge of classroom management strategies to maintain orderly and productive environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Imaginer's Early Learning Center
Hamilton, ON
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs to enhance children's developmental skills.
- Fostered a nurturing environment, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Collaborated with parents to provide insights into child progress and development strategies.
- Assessed individual children's needs and tailored activities to support diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback, adapting strategies for continuous improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
- Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
Day Camp Staff
Hamilton/ Burlington/ Brantford YMCA
Dundas, Ontario
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Led daily activities and programs for children, fostering engagement and participation.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational content to enhance learning experiences.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices in child supervision and activity planning.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed, creating a secure environment for all participants.
- Supported diverse camper needs with tailored activities that accommodated individual abilities and interests.
- Supported campers'' social development with team-building exercises and group activities.
- Assisted in planning and executing special events to create memorable experiences for campers.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to ensure smooth daily operations at the day camp.
Day Camp Staff
Hamilton/ Burlington/ Brantford YMCA
Dundas, Ontario
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led daily activities and programs for children, fostering engagement and participation.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational content to enhance learning experiences.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices in child supervision and activity planning.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed, creating a secure environment for all participants.
- Supported diverse camper needs with tailored activities that accommodated individual abilities and interests.
- Supported campers'' social development with team-building exercises and group activities.
Team Member
Tim Horton's
Hamilton, Ontario
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
- Operated cash register efficiently, managing transactions accurately.
- Prepared food and beverages according to quality standards and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterdown District High School
Waterdown, ON06-2022
College Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton06-2024
Skills
- Able to multitask
- Committed
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Really good with children
- Team player
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Gross motor skills
- Child-centered approach
- Age-appropriate activities
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Honor Roll (Oct. 2018, 2020, 2021)
- Mayor's award (May 2015)
- Standard First Aid And CPR Level C (March 18th 2022)
- High Five Certificate (June 21st 2022)
Interests
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Reading
- Drawing and Painting
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Imaginer's Early Learning Center
01.2024 - 05.2026
Day Camp Staff
Hamilton/ Burlington/ Brantford YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
Day Camp Staff
Hamilton/ Burlington/ Brantford YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022
Team Member
Tim Horton's
10.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Waterdown District High School
College Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology