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Katie Barron

St.Paul

Summary

Dedicated Early Education professional skilled in communication and project management. Proven ability to optimize processes, support team goals, and ensure compliance within educational environments. Experienced in staff oversight and program management, fostering positive relationships with families and colleagues. Committed to creating nurturing learning spaces that promote emotional, social, and academic development for diverse age groups.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Administration and Leadership Development

Jack and Jill Early Education
St. Anthony
02.2021 - 01.2026
  • Provide daily communication and directions for daily operations.
  • Ensure compliance with the Mn licensing, health and safety regulations.
  • Monitor program quality and continuous improvements.
  • Implement policies, procedures and implement program goals.
  • Applied expertise in early education milestones and developmentally appropriate practices to enhance learning.
  • Train, supervise and evaluate teaching and support staff.
  • Met regularly with staff to address performance, long-term goals, concerns, and disciplinary actions.
  • Collaborated with team to enhance staff engagement and retention.
  • Continuously foster a positive, inclusive and professional work environment for staff.
  • Oversee and train teachers on developmentally appropriate curriculum based on each individual child's goals.
  • Maintain Child Records in compliance with state licensing guidelines.
  • Partnership with overseeing incident reporting and emergency planning.
  • Screened Inquiries, scheduled and tracked tours and converted 95% of tours into enrollment.
  • Built strong family relationships based on trust and connection, ensuring positive family experiences in the program.
  • Promote family engagement and involvement with their child's developmental needs.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, contributing to high satisfaction.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Preschool Teacher

School District 622 North St.Paul
North St.Paul
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Plan and implement age appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood education.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
  • Demonstrated hands-on learning techniques in early childhood education settings.
  • Creating and supporting learning structures that fit each child's developmental needs that includes special needs and diverse learning needs.
  • Promoted social skills, emotional regulation, and positive redirection, enhancing classroom dynamics and student interactions.
  • Maintained accurate attendance, assessment, and child records to support individualized learning.
  • Collaborated with teaching team and administration to enhance curriculum delivery and address student needs.
  • Communicated regularly with families to share child progress and milestones, fostering strong home-school connections.

Director

KinderCare Learning Center
Shoreview
02.2016 - 02.2020
  • Great knowledge of child development and early education principles
  • Led curriculum development to enhance early childhood education programs.
  • Managed staff recruitment and training to ensure high-quality teaching standards.
  • * Grew Revenue by following up with inquiries, tours and converting tours into enrollment.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Organized professional development workshops for educators, enhancing teaching practices.

  • Collaborated with parents to foster strong relationships and communication channels.
  • Established policies enhancing child safety and well-being throughout the center.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations for community engagement initiatives.
  • Planned and implemented age appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood education.
  • Facilitated hands-on learning experiences that fostered patience, creativity, and flexibility in students.
  • Creating and supporting learning structures that fit each child's developmental needs that include special needs and diverse learning needs.
  • Promote social skills, emotional regulation and positive redirection.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.

Education

Early Education Specialist Certificate -

Rasmussen College
Bloomington, Mn
02.2026

Skills

  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Recruitment
  • Staff Development
  • Curriculum development
  • Educational frameworks
  • Program evaluation
  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum planning
  • Program assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance support
  • Policy Development
  • Policy implementation
  • FTE management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Data Analysis
  • Strategic issue identification
  • Meeting leadership
  • Fast-paced multitasking
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Professional collaboration
  • Team building
  • Communication skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Child development
  • Safety compliance
  • Administrative oversight

Certification

Pro-Solutions Training in Education- Transcripts upon request

Timeline

Administration and Leadership Development

Jack and Jill Early Education
02.2021 - 01.2026

Preschool Teacher

School District 622 North St.Paul
08.2020 - 06.2021

Director

KinderCare Learning Center
02.2016 - 02.2020

Early Education Specialist Certificate -

Rasmussen College
Katie Barron