Katrina Belt
Gaithersburg
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in early childhood education and front desk management at Bethesda Pediatrics. Proven ability in patient registration and insurance verification, complemented by exceptional communication and organizational skills. Committed to fostering a safe and engaging environment that promotes children's development and well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk
Bethesda Pediatrics
Potomac
02.2025 - Current
- Greet and welcome patients in a friendly, courteous manner.
- Register new patients and update existing patients' information accurately.
- Answer phone calls, address patient inquiries, and provide information as needed.
- Verify insurance information and process the necessary paperwork.
- Collect co-payments and payments for services.
- Clean and disinfect personal space and the front lobby throughout the day.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Children of America
Bowie
07.2018 - 10.2025
- Maintained attendance records.
- Participated in team meetings with administrators to review curriculum objectives or discuss school policies.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created safe, environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
Child Care/ Specialist
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
Rockville
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Warmly greet single families upon their arrival.
- Served as the primary caregiver for up to six children of mixed ages (6 weeks to school-age) while their mothers were away from the facility.
- Answering multiple calls throughout the day.
- Encouraged language development skills through reading books aloud and storytelling.
- Established a nurturing, supportive, and stimulating environment for children.
- Maintain a positive and flexible attitude for children, parents, staff, and volunteers.
- Helped develop social skills among different age groups of kids through organized playtime activities.
- Maintained daily records on each child's eating habits, naps, diapering.
Infant Teacher
Kidsco Jr
Gaithersburg
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Demonstrated an understanding of different cultures when interacting with families from diverse backgrounds.
Nanny
The Hamm Family
Gaithersburg
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Ensured safety at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits to promote healthy living among children.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
Two's Teacher Assistant/ Toddler Teacher
Rising Generations
Largo
08.2010 - 02.2014
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA10-2010
Skills
- Patient registration
- Insurance verification
- Appointment scheduling
- Data entry accuracy
- Front desk management
- Customer service
- Communication
- Lesson planning
- Safety compliance
- First Aid/CPR
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Organizational skills
Certification
- CDA infants and toddlers
- SIDS
- 90 Hour Infant and toddlers
- 45 Hour Preschool
- 9 Hour Communication
- Breastfeeding
- ADA
- Health and Safety
- Medication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Front Desk
Bethesda Pediatrics
02.2025 - Current
Child Care/ Specialist
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
02.2025 - 02.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher
Children of America
07.2018 - 10.2025
Infant Teacher
Kidsco Jr
01.2015 - 08.2017
Nanny
The Hamm Family
02.2014 - 01.2015
Two's Teacher Assistant/ Toddler Teacher
Rising Generations
08.2010 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School