MARCi PETRY
ACORN MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOLS
Chino Valley,AZ
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Compassionate Education and Childcare Professional experienced in supporting children from infancy to elementary school. Expertise includes classroom support, developmental learning, lesson planning, and parent communication. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating effectively with teams and working independently. Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
Work History
Classroom Support | Aftercare | Paraprofessional | Administrative Support
2 Years 9 Months- Provide classroom support throughout the campus, assisting teachers with daily operations, student needs, classroom preparation, activities, and behavior support.
- Support four- and five-year-old students with classroom management, learning objectives, crafts, and age-appropriate activities.
- Work directly with children in the two- and three-year-old classrooms, assisting with feeding, changing, daily routines, supervision, and developmental learning.
- Facilitated smooth classroom transitions by serving as a campus float, providing classroom coverage and support.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with parents and families during arrival, dismissal, and throughout the school day.
- Work in the Aftercare Program and develops weekly lesson plans and activities for students.
- Developed engaging art projects, P.E. games, and group activities to foster creativity, cooperation, and social skills in students.
- Initiated communication with parents to address student needs and concerns promptly. Maintain professional communication.
- Assist with building tours and help create a welcoming experience for prospective families and visitors.
- Communicated with administrative staff regarding missing student information or documentation to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Use Brightwheel to document children's daily activities, communicate information to parents, and share classroom photos.
- Process tuition and other payments accurately and prepare receipts.
- Demonstrate flexibility and independent judgment while working across classrooms, aftercare, the office, and campus-wide responsibility.
10 Months
- Provided daily in-home care and supervision for a young child.
- Supported communication development by learning and using signs with the child and communicating with the parents.
- Prepared and provided meals and snacks.
- Established and supported nap routines and sleep training.
- Assisted with potty training and cloth-diapering routines.
- Planned and provided age-appropriate lessons, crafts, and daily activities.
- Maintained a safe, caring, and engaging environment throughout the day.
Lead Teacher, Older Twos & Younger Threes
3 Months- Led a classroom of older two- and younger three-year-old children.
- Facilitated developmental growth through tailored learning activities and structured daily routines.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing classroom environment where children felt comfortable communicating their needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring consistent communication about children's daily experiences and developmental needs.
- Employed a positive and patient approach to guide children in developing new skills and navigating their environment.
Assistant Teacher
7 Months- Supported lead teachers by managing classroom activities and addressing individual student needs, enhancing overall learning environment.
- Supported early childhood development for children 6 weeks to 5 years through engaging interactions.
- Participated in developmental learning activities for children 6 weeks to 5 years, fostering engagement.
- Provided classroom coverage, allowing teachers to take breaks and ensuring classroom continuity.
- Cultivated positive relationships with children and parents, fostering a supportive and engaging community.
Warehouse Associate / Learning Ambassador
1 Year 3 Months- Sorted packages in the warehouse, ensuring accurate routing to designated locations.
- Maintained productivity while keeping pace with the flow line.
- Maintained productivity while keeping pace with the flow line.
- Adapted to new processes efficiently and adjusted to changing operational needs.
- Trained new employees and assisted existing associates with new processes and procedures.
- Documented compliance trainings and input them into the system.
Event Support
8 Years 8 Months- Traveled to and from events and assisted with event setup and teardown.
- Ensured customers received professional and satisfactory service, thereby enhancing overall event experience.
- Maintained order during events and facilitated correct distribution of photographs to guests.
- Organized event materials and operations for smooth execution.
Group Leader / Assistant Leader
9 Years- Led a group for nearly four years and trained as a leader for one year.
- Assisted as a leader for four years.
- Facilitated structured activities and memorization exercises to enhance children's learning and retention.
- Cultivated an inclusive environment for children of diverse backgrounds to promote comfort and participation in the program.
- Worked with children from kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Summer Staff Assistant / Housekeeping Assistant / Store Cashier
1 Year- Prepared and served meals to campers, contributing to positive dining experiences.
- Executed housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and readiness of facilities for incoming groups.
- Worked in the camp store and handled cashier responsibilities.
- Coordinated daily camp operations while ensuring a clean and organized environment.
Cashier / Self-Checkout Host
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered friendly customer service while efficiently assisting customers with checkout.
- Served as self-checkout host, guiding customers to successfully complete transactions.
- Monitored store activities to prevent theft and loss.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and customer-ready sales floor.
- Completed go-backs and helped prepare the store for the following day.
- Supported loss-prevention efforts through vigilant monitoring and reporting of suspicious activity.
Retail Associate
3 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing shopping experience and fostering customer loyalty.
- Managed cash handling and record-keeping to ensure accuracy in daily transactions.
- Supported loss-prevention efforts by monitoring store activities and reporting suspicious behavior.
- Assisted in organizing and tracking inventory levels.
- Assisted with loss-prevention procedures.
Team Member
8 Months- Fulfilled customer orders with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring timely delivery.
- Provided customer service and supported customer satisfaction.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
70+ college credits completed
High School Diploma
Skills
Classroom support
Early Childhood Development
Lesson & Activity Planning
Classroom Management
Aftercare Programming
Student supervision
Behavior & Routine Support
Family communication
Student Records & Documentation
Brightwheel
Remind
Google Docs
Financial Reporting
First Aid Certification
Certification
CPR Card, Fingerprint Clearance Card, Brightwheel, Remind, Google Docs
Timeline
Classroom Support | Aftercare | Paraprofessional | Administrative Support
ACORN MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOLS
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
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01.2023 - 11.2023Read More
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LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE
09.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Assistant Teacher
COX LEARNING CENTER
01.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Warehouse Associate / Learning Ambassador
AMAZON Sortation Centers
08.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Summer Staff Assistant / Housekeeping Assistant / Store Cashier
ANGELES CREST CHRISTIAN CAMP
06.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Cashier / Self-Checkout Host
WALMART SUPERCENTER
05.2018 - 06.2019Read More
Retail Associate
SEARS GRAND
10.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Team Member
JIMMY JOHN'S
10.2016 - 06.2017Read More
Event Support
PETRY PHOTO FUN
08.2012 - 04.2021Read More
Group Leader / Assistant Leader
AWANA Valley Christian Church
04.2012 - 04.2021Read More
UPLAND HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
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CHAFFEY COLLEGE
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE
Bachelor's Degree from Elementary Education
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