Mara Davis
Boise,ID
Summary
Attentive and creative infant teacher, passionate about helping every child in my care develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experience by providing nurturing environments conducive to all learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Proficient in the management of feeding, sleeping and safety requirements. Genuine relationships with parents/families a must. Strong work ethic. All state requirements for safety and first aid updated yearly.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Little Luke's
Boise, ID
10.2016 - Current
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
Director
Boiseko Ikastola
Boise, ID
05.2006 - 06.2016
- Directed the school's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the preschool.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed grants to hire teachers directly from the Basque Country on H1Q visa.
- Established relationships with parents/guardians to ensure positive preschool experience.
- Created a path for IdahoSTARS to become a highly rated preschool.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2005
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Child development knowledge
- Safety awareness
- Sanitation Procedures
- Positive Reinforcement
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- First Aid Training
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Little Luke's
10.2016 - Current
Director
Boiseko Ikastola
05.2006 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Boise State University