Casey Ann Chetram
Business Owner
Dunfermline,St Andrew's
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic planner with a proven track record at Casey Ann Chetram, enhancing client satisfaction and streamlining operations. Expert in menu development and safe food handling, coupled with exceptional organizational and teamwork skills. Achieved significant improvements in efficiency and hygiene standards, demonstrating a strong ability to meet diverse client needs.
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Dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher with over 21 years of experience fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for early childhood development. Skilled in designing and implementing engaging curriculum activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth for children aged 3 to 5 years. Proven ability to create inclusive classroom settings that cater to diverse learning styles and needs. Strong communicator adept at building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative educational experience. Committed to encouraging curiosity and providing a safe space where young learners can thrive
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Services Manager
Casey Ann Chetram
- Boosted client satisfaction by tailoring catering services to meet unique event needs and preferences.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective staff training and development programs.
- Implemented stringent food safety protocols, maintaining top-notch hygiene standards throughout all catering processes.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by monitoring progress closely and addressing any potential delays proactively.
- Developed comprehensive event plans to deliver seamless catering experiences from start to finish.
- Collaborated with vendors to source high-quality ingredients, ensuring exceptional menu offerings for events.
- Designed innovative menus that catered to diverse dietary requirements, enhancing overall guest satisfaction at events.
- Improved overall departmental efficiency through continuous process improvement initiatives and workflow optimization.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing resource utilization.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
Babysitter
Nadine Carter
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Adapted activities to meet varying needs and interests of children under care.
- Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
- Supported educational development by assisting with homework and school projects.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks to support health and well-being.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene by organizing children's living and play areas.
- Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
- Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
- Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
- Developed system for efficiently managing daily routines, reducing morning stress.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
- Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
- Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.
- Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
- Implemented reward system for chores and homework, motivating positive behavior.
- Tailored educational games and activities to individual learning styles, enhancing cognitive development.
- Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
- Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Preschool Teacher
Denise Keens Douglas
09.2002 - 07.2022
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Facilitated connection with nature through regular educational outdoor excursions, enhancing environmental awareness.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Developed diverse curriculum to cater to different learning styles, improving educational outcomes.
- Engaged with community by organizing visits from local professionals, broadening students' understanding of different careers.
- Maintained detailed records of students' progress and behavior, providing valuable feedback to parents and staff.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
Education
Clinical Medical Assisstant
Care Transition
St GeorgeCertificate - Child Care -Health And Safety
Allison
Online02.2025
Diploma - Development And Education in Early Childhood
Allison Skills
Online02.2025
St Joseph Convent Grenville
Grenville 06.2002
Skills
Leadership
Time Management
Team Work
Organization
Active listening
Self Motivation
Marketing knowledge
Event planning proficiency
Menu development
Safe food handling
Recipes and menu planning
Strategic planning
Timeline
Babysitter
Nadine Carter
09.2023 - 07.2024
Preschool Teacher
Denise Keens Douglas
09.2002 - 07.2022
Catering Services Manager
Casey Ann Chetram
Clinical Medical Assisstant
Care Transition
Certificate - Child Care -Health And Safety
Allison
Diploma - Development And Education in Early Childhood
Allison Skills
St Joseph Convent Grenville