Marah Maxson
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Diligent caretaker with solid foundation in providing compassionate care to individuals with disabilities. Demonstrated success in supporting daily living activities and fostering inclusive environment. Proven ability to communicate effectively and manage challenging situations with empathy and patience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
Penguin Project
01.2025 - Current
- Assist both children with special needs and children without special needs to memorize lines, songs, and choreography to hold a musical for the community.
- Work though problems within partnerships such as rough days and miscommunications.
- Plan with the team and parents ideas to best help children succeed in the program
Early Childhood Educator
Knowledge Beginnings
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Nanny/babysitting
Self Employed
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
CCD Para
St Peter Catholic Church
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Work one on one with students with disabilities
- Lesson plan and assist in their learning and understanding
- Use calming strategies to deescalate situations and behaviors
Partner
Penguin Project
01.2015 - 06.2024
- Partnered one on one with a child with special needs. Assist them in memorizing line, blocking, and choreography.
- Be there for the child through the ups and downs of their life through a six month time period.
Volunteer
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Prepared a meal for people in need while keeping a clean work space among others.
- Distributed dinner and socialized with people through the dinner line.
- Cleaned up dinner after everyone left and left the space ready for the next people.
Mission Trip Volunteer
Christ In The City
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked together with other volunteers to prepare lunch, transported the lunch food to the park and passed it out to those in the park. Socialized with those in the park and played games with the children.
- Walked on 16th St. Mall in Denver CO and talked to the homeless on the street.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2028
Skills
- Schedule management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Patience and empathy
- Emotional support
Timeline
Project Director
Penguin Project
01.2025 - Current
CCD Para
St Peter Catholic Church
04.2024 - 05.2025
Early Childhood Educator
Knowledge Beginnings
05.2023 - Current
Mission Trip Volunteer
Christ In The City
06.2022 - 06.2022
Nanny/babysitting
Self Employed
08.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
08.2019 - 05.2023
Partner
Penguin Project
01.2015 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts -
Southeast Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
University of Nebraska Lincoln
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