Lori Kitts
Livingston
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 10+ years of experience. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Organized, dependable and energetic worker committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience in lesson planning, assessments, classroom management, active supervision, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Certified in First Aid and CPR. Dedicated in providing students with safe and nurturing learning environment, and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Organized teacher with distinguished understanding of Preschool and Early Childhood classrooms. Successful at working with any size classes to realize comprehensive growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Headstart Preschool Teacher
HRDC Head Start
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Supervised up to 20 children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities for up to 20 children to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development
- Established positive relationships with students and families
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Daycare Provider
Self-employed
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Offered top-notch care to 4+ children at once, ranging in age from infant to 5 years of age.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and games.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills
Life Skills Worker
Timber Ridge Rehabilitation Ranch
06.2004 - 03.2006
- Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.
- Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintain this confidential information in client records.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
- Assisted in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and care and use of adaptive equipment.
- Assist clients with daily medication.
- Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care.
- Assist occupational, and physical therapists with implementing treatment plans.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
GED -
Sweet Grass County High School
Big Timber, MT11.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Montana Western
Dillion, MTSkills
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Early Childhood Development
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Student Needs Assessments
- Teaching Method Adaptions
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Headstart Preschool Teacher
HRDC Head Start
08.2018 - 06.2023
Daycare Provider
Self-employed
01.2014 - 08.2018
Life Skills Worker
Timber Ridge Rehabilitation Ranch
06.2004 - 03.2006
GED -
Sweet Grass County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Montana Western
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