Claire Mason
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated teacher with distinguished understanding of Infant and Toddler classrooms. Successful at working with various sizes of classes to realize comprehensive growth. Kind professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher
UNMC Childhood Development Center
09.2025 - Current
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Adhered to parent preferences, legal requirements, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program for feeding breast milk, formula and solids to infants.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with activities focused on promoting development through play.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment. Maintaining classroom cleanliness to keep the room neat and safe.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
UNMC Childhood Development Center
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum under direction of the Lead Teacher in the room, while also performing Lead Teacher duties when they were not present.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and potty-training.
- Extensive experience caring for children with various physical disabilities, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Barista
Starbucks
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Made and served Starbucks-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous Secret Menu drinks to meet customer needs.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
Back Room Stock Associate
Younkers
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for final clearance during liquidation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Millard North Middle School
Omaha, NEBachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WIBachelor of Arts - Undeclared
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NESkills
- CPR and first aid certified: infants, children, and adults
- CACFP Infant Feeding (Nebraska Dept Education)
- Infant-Toddler Care: Safety
- Biting Behavior and Positive Guidance
- Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers
- Early Intervention: Support Infants and Toddlers
- Rock Solid: Building Positive Relationships, Birth – 3
years
CACFP Infant Meal Pattern (Nebraska Dept of Education)
Infant-Toddler Care: Safety
Biting Behavior and Positive Guidance
Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers
Early Intervention: Support Infants and Toddlers
Rock Solid: Building Positive Relationships, Birth – 3years
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher
UNMC Childhood Development Center
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Toddler Teacher
UNMC Childhood Development Center
06.2023 - 09.2025
Barista
Starbucks
02.2023 - 06.2023
Back Room Stock Associate
Younkers
04.2018 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Millard North Middle School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Undeclared
Bellevue University