My Bio: Katheryn Michelle Bryson

I am an early childhood educator, lifelong learner, and listener first. I currently work as a preschool teacher and van driver while completing my A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education. My experience includes childcare, family communication, nutrition, leadership, and small-business ownership.

I believe children and families deserve patience, respect, and consistency. My goal is to keep learning, grow as an educator, and eventually move into childcare leadership and administration.

Educational Background: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
Currently completing my Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education through the online program. 260720070115_Dean_s_List_Certificate_2nd_Fall_2025.docx (.docx) 2.22mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This project demonstrates my ability to apply communication, leadership, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills to a workplace challenge. I examined decreased collaboration between hybrid and on-site employees and connected my academic learning and professional experience to a new situation. 260722070018_CAPS265_Week2_Problem_Analysis_Michelle_Bryson_2_1_.docx (.docx) 0.03mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This report demonstrates my ability to use budgeting and financial information to make responsible decisions for an early childhood program. I analyzed enrollment, staffing, expenses, funding, and extended hours while considering program quality and sustainability. Early Childhood Program Administration: Managing Revenue and Resources (.docx) 0.03mb

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This reflection shows how my understanding of early childhood leadership grew throughout the course. I reflected on listening, communication, compassion, ethical decision-making, program quality, and my future goals in childcare leadership and administration. Reflection By KMB (.docx) 0.03mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This essay shows how my academic, work, and personal experiences have shaped my career goals. I reflected on belonging, cultural sensitivity, economic awareness, professional networking, and the respectful support of diverse children and families. CAPS265_Week3_Community&Career Essay (.docx) 0.03mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This project demonstrates my ability to research whether states should provide free preschool, locate credible academic sources, evaluate different viewpoints, and communicate my findings in an organized paper. It strengthened my research, APA, critical-thinking, technology, and written communication skills. ENGL202 Portfolio Project about universal preschool (.docx) 0.04mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This project demonstrates my ability to organize an early childhood program through leadership, staffing, licensing compliance, family communication, record-keeping, and program evaluation. I created written plans and systems that support safe, consistent, and high-quality care for children and families. Program Quality Improvement Plan (.docx) 0.04mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This project demonstrates my ability to choose developmentally appropriate guidance strategies based on children’s individual needs. I used modeling, visual supports, clear expectations, positive reinforcement, and guided practice to support behavior, social-emotional growth, sharing, following directions, and fine-motor development. ECED204 – Principles of Observation and Assessment: Week 5 Case Studies (.docx) 0.03mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This project demonstrates my ability to observe, document, and assess a child’s development using both formal and informal information. I identified strengths, areas for growth, and appropriate teaching strategies while remaining objective and using the results to support planning and family communication. Principles of Observation and Assessment: Observation & Assessment (.docx) 0.04mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This project demonstrates my ability to communicate assessment results respectfully with families, recommend classroom strategies, and provide ideas that can also be used at home. It shows how family input and clear communication support each child’s strengths, routines, culture, and individual needs. Plan of Action – Letter to Family (.docx) 0.04mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This project demonstrates my ability to apply health, safety, and nutrition standards in an early childhood setting. I used age-appropriate teaching strategies to help preschoolers understand safety while supporting healthy routines, active supervision, and a safe learning environment. Safety Activity Plan for Preschoolers (.pdf) 0.24mb

Projects: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
This project demonstrates my ability to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support children’s social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development. I used measurable objectives, engaging materials, intentional teaching strategies, and adaptations for different abilities and learning needs. ECED203 Weekly Lesson Plan (.docx) 0.04mb

Goals (Personal & Professional): Katheryn Michelle Bryson
My personal goal is to help make the world a little kinder, healthier, and more peaceful through the way I listen, learn, and treat others. Professionally, I want to keep growing as an early childhood educator and become a thoughtful leader who supports children, families, and coworkers with patience, respect, and compassion.

Resume & CV: Katheryn Michelle Bryson
260721062120_Katheryn_Michelle_Bryson_Updated_Resume.pdf (.pdf) 0.05mb