Catherine Young

(919) 669-5374 - cayoung615@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-young-62405a12b

Objective statement
Early Childhood Educator seeking a fulltime teaching position. Utilizing a strong work ethic, people
skills and a passion for helping each child develop their identities, skills, and knowledge.

Skills and Abilities

Teaching Skills:
Managing challenging behaviors using conscious discipline with children ages zero to four
Facilitate assessments with Creative Curriculum Gold
Chart development of students using observation, anecdotal notes, and other methods
Utilize knowledge of the NC Foundations to insure developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
Create a safe environment for 15 plus children on a daily basis
Design and organize classroom environment to promote best practice
Interpersonal Skills:
Communicate with families from a variety of different backgrounds and build relationships
Collaboration with peers professionals, families, and administration to support a shared vision
Develop strategies to reach each individual student by using enthusiasm, DAP language, and
insight
Organizational Skills:
Plan and implement lesson plans on a weekly basis
Create portfolios for 15 plus children annually to showcase growth and development
Evaluate classroom environment and reflect on functionality, appropriateness, DAP, interest, and
students needs

Education
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education December 2017
Concentration in Birth through Kindergarten Licensure
- Current Relevant Course Work: HDF 470, SES 468

Wake Tech Community College

Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education May 2013

Professional Experience
Lead Teacher at Little Pros Academy, Morrisville, NC January 2014 May 2015
Teacher Assistant at Little Pros Academy, Morrisville, NC August 2013 January 2014
Lead Teacher at A New Generation Child Care Center, Raleigh, NC July 2009 May 2010
Teacher Assistant at A New Generation Child Care Center, Raleigh, NC June 2008 July 2009

Licensures
NC Teaching License In-Progress, April, 2018
CPR and First Aid August 2008- 2017

Professional and Leadership Development

Lip Sync Battle Co-Planner- UNCG 2017
Co-hosted University wide event that benefited 300 students, with the Office of Intercultural
Engagement at UNC Greensboro
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Campaign Manager-UNC Greensboro 2017
Planning, coordinating, and facilitating a community wide event on UNC Greensboro Campus
that raised awareness
NCaeyc Conference, Participant of the Advocacy Campaign, Raleigh, NC 2016-2017
Build connections with the head of the NCaeyc
Organized volunteers and created schedules for the conference
Spoke to 1000 plus participants concerning the subject of advocacy in Early Care and Education
Communicated with volunteers to insure set-up and break-down of the Advocacy Campaign area
in a timely and efficient manner
Founder and President of the Early Education Collaboration 2016-2017
Plan and implement for meetings and events
Speak at meetings
Send professional emails
President of the Transfer and Adult Student Union 2016-2017
Plan and implement for meetings and events
Speak at meetings

Conferences
NCaeyc Conference, Raleigh, NC, 2017, 2016, 2013
NC Smart Start Conference, Greensboro, NC, Attendee 2016, 2017
Emerging Leaders Conference-UNCG 2016

Awards and Honors

Chancellors Honors List at UNCG 2017
Outstanding Student Teacher Award at UNCG 2017
Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society 2017
Silver and Bronze Leadership Challenge at UNCG 2016-2017
Member of the Golden Key International Honors Society 2016-Life
Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society 2016

Affiliations

NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) 2014- Current
NCaeyc (North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children) 2014- Current