Katie Grosland
Eden Prairie
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Yellow Brick Road Day Care
Eden Prairie
04.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
Assistant Director
Yellow Brick Road Day Care
Eden Prairie
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
Preschool Teacher
Yellow Brick Road Day Care
Eden Prairie
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
Preschool Teacher
Care Corner Daycare
Mankato
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
Assistant Teacher
Little Stars Early Learning Center
Mankato
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Planned daily class room activities
- Acted as lead teacher during teacher’s absence
- Communicated with parents on student progress
Personal Care Assistant/Homemaker
International Quality Home Care
Mankato
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Helped clients with basic hygiene and life skills
- Identified coping mechanisms for clients
- Trained developmentally delayed adults with life and home skills
- Assisted clients with home medical treatments
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
South Central College
Mankato, MN 09.2016 - 05/2019
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Problem-solving
Volunteer Experience
- Christ the King, VBS, Sunday School, Wacky Doodle Wednesday, Mission Trips
- Kids Against Hunger, Packaged Food
- MRCI Ease Program, Assisted with daily activities
- Operation Break Through, Class Room Aide
Timeline
Director
Yellow Brick Road Day Care
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Yellow Brick Road Day Care
09.2022 - 04.2024
Preschool Teacher
Yellow Brick Road Day Care
06.2021 - 09.2022
Preschool Teacher
Care Corner Daycare
04.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher
Little Stars Early Learning Center
03.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
South Central College
09.2016 - 05/2019
Personal Care Assistant/Homemaker
International Quality Home Care
10.2014 - 01.2018
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