Josie Killian
Fayetteville
Summary
I have been dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children for eight years. I have trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning and growth.I am a proactive and caring worker with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to succeed. I earn my experience with passion for building strong relationships with employees and customers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate preschool teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with several years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Hill School
Fayetteville
06.2024 - Current
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Infant/ Toddler Lead Teacher
The Hill School
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and sensory play into daily curriculum.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication and providing regular progress updates.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by modeling appropriate behavior and fostering respect among students.
- Improved student self-regulation skills through the implementation of consistent routines and clear expectations.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Just Like Home Childcare & Learning Center
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Nanny
Private Family Home
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Cashier and Customer Service
Obo’s Market And Deli
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of customer transactions for reporting purposes.
Carhop
Sonic
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Identified price of goods and calculated bills with optical price scanners, calculators, and cash registers.
Inventory Photographer
Jadaca Fashion
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Added inventory to an online system
Cashier
Walmart
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers navigate applications and in-store technology to deliver best-in-class experiences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR05-2026
Fishery/wildlife - Political Science
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, ARPrairie Grove High School
Prairie Grove, AR05.2017
Skills
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Connect with Parents
- Classroom Discipline
- Student Needs Assessments
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Professional Caregiver
- Program Leadership
- Student Learning Support
- Self-Esteem Education
- Effective Listening
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Student Engagement and Development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Early Childhood Development
- Support Emotional Needs
- Arts and Crafts
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Customized curriculum
- Parent-teacher communication
- Proficient in childcare management software
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Hill School
06.2024 - Current
Infant/ Toddler Lead Teacher
The Hill School
05.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Just Like Home Childcare & Learning Center
10.2019 - 05.2023
Cashier and Customer Service
Obo’s Market And Deli
06.2019 - 08.2019
Nanny
Private Family Home
10.2018 - 10.2019
Inventory Photographer
Jadaca Fashion
10.2018 - 02.2019
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2019
Cashier
Walmart
07.2016 - 03.2017
Carhop
Sonic
01.2015 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Fishery/wildlife - Political Science
Arkansas Tech University
Prairie Grove High School
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