BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL
Throughout my early childhood education journey, I have been lucky enough to have several fantastic mentors who guided me, gave me inspiration for what a great teacher looks like, and supported me through the learning process. I am extremely grateful for all that I have learned from my mentor teachers and will continue to learn and grow as a teacher myself. Looking at the NAEYC standards, I feel more competent in using content knowledge to create meaningful curriculum. This section highlights some of my journey of becoming an early childhood development professional, including my professional certifications, insights from mentor teachers, and skills.
AAC Training Certificate
Resume
Mandated Reporter
Publication: Wydick (2026)
Technology Aided Intervention & Instruction
Letter of Reccomendation
Acorns to Oaks
Assistant Teacher, Infant/Toddler Classes
April 2024 – May 2026
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Provided high-quality care for infants and young toddlers in both English and ASL, implementing age-appropriate early learning activities to support developmental milestones and early childhood growth.
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Coordinated with parents, teachers, and support staff across a large childcare program to effectively communicate each child’s individual care needs.
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Ensured a safe and nurturing environment in accordance with daycare and state regulations.
Columbia Child Development Center
Student Teacher, Toddler Class
May 2022 – Dec 2023
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Supervised the activities and safety of twelve toddler-aged children while promoting positive behavior and developmental growth.
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Assessed children’s developmental progress and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences with DRDP and ITERS/ECERS rating scales.
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Partnered with families and staff to support student success and cultivate a warm, enriching, educational classroom environment.
Experience
California State University, Chico
May 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. GPA 3.9
Columbia College, Columbia
May 2026
AST in Child Development. GPA 3.9 December 2023
AST in Social and Behavioral Sciences, GPA 4.0
Education
Child Development and Future Educator’s Club Columbia, CA
2022 - 2023
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Organized and led educational community events for children and families in the local community, promoting early learning and engagement.
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Strengthened foundational teaching skills through professional development workshops and peer collaboration to enrich my own learning of child development, while contributing to the community.
Sign Sign Club
Chico, CA
2025 - 2026
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Participated in an American Sign Language (ASL) community group to enhance language proficiency, build meaningful connections within the Deaf community, and foster bilingual community relationships.
Involvement
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Fluency in ASL and English
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Desired Results Developmental Profile assessments
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Child, Infant, and Adult First Aid and CPR Certificate
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ITERS/ECERS Rating Scales
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Child-led creative curriculum
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Food Handler Certificate
Skills & Certifications
"(Katie's) open-ended questions are age appropriate and lead to more curiosity."
-Lily McMurray, Lead Infant Teacher
"She is an effective worker when it comes to time management and staying busy as well on task."
-Lily McMurray, Lead Infant Teacher
"(Katie) is clearly very aware of the whole classroom, and how (she) can support the teacher team."
-Dr. Adrienne Seegers, Professor
"The children have clearly formed relationships with (Katie) and know they can trust (her)."
-Dr. Adrienne Seegers, Professor
"She is an effective worker when it comes to time management and staying busy as well on task."
-Lily McMurray, Lead Infant Teacher
Here are some highlights from my mentors: