Margaret Moore
Lawton,OK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advocate
Marie Detty Youth and Family Services
02.2024 - Current
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Liaised between children and guardians to best handle issues specific to youth.
- Answer crisis hotline and provide crisis services
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
Childcare Director
I Heart Kids Learning Center
03.2022 - Current
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
School Bus Monitor
Lawton Public Schools
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
Director
Playcare Inc.
04.2015 - 05.2017
- I had to know and follow all Playcare, OKDHS and NECPA standards daily
- I ensure correct and current collection of payments for childcare from parents, OKDHS and NACCRRA
- I maintained correct and current records of accounts in the computer
- I maintained correct and current records on children & staff
- I ensured these records were completely filled out in the computer with all information
- I checked all children as they arrived daily for infestations and signs of child abuse, and reported/documented cases as necessary to the office immediately
- I ensured the cleanliness and safety of the building and playground, by completing a Playground Checklist, initialing the Classroom Checklists, and making sure all cleaners and chemicals were out of the reach of children.
Supervisor / Master Teacher
Playcare Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2015
- I was responsible for opening the building, signing children in and out, enrolling children, collecting payments and assisting the director and teachers
- I ensured each classroom was properly maintained by using the teacher child ratio
- I ensured all staff followed Playcare, NECPA, and DHS standards
- During this time, I also worked with school-agers and preschool children
- As master teacher I made monthly lesson plans and participated in the activities with the kids in my care.
Master Teacher / Mentor
Playcare Inc.
08.2009 - 08.2012
- As master teacher, I kept daily attendance of all children in my care
- I maintained the health and safety of all the children in my class
- I cleaned and sanitized my class daily and as needed throughout the day
- I participated in activities with the kids in my class according to our monthly lesson plan
- As a mentor, I trained new staff, insuring Playcare policies and DHS policies were followed
- I helped staff develop classroom management plans and lesson plans
- I maintained records regarding the children's daily activities at the center.
Teacher/Cook
Little Angels Childcare
03.2007 - 07.2009
- I prepared meals according to the food program, and sanitized the kitchen each day
- As a teacher I made monthly lesson plans, and participated in daily activities and games with my class
- I maintained the health and safety of the children in my care
- I cleaned and sanitized my class daily and as needed.
Education
06.2015
Child Development Associate
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12.2001
Medical Assistant
Skills
- PC Operating System
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Internet
- Sales and Marketing
- Customer Service
- Business Management
- Advocacy
- Educational Activities
Volunteer Experience
Playcare Fall Festival, 2012-2017, I volunteered to plan and execute the annual fall festival. I arranged raffles, prizes, activities, donations, food, and other activities for the night. The idea of the event was to bring families and the community together, for little to no cost.
References
- Sharon Moore. Former Boss, 405-569-3561
- Tara Gonzalez. Coworker, 580-647-1878
- Kristen Murphy, Friend, 580-458-1055
Training
Pediatric/Adult CPR/First Aid,
Timeline
Youth Advocate - Marie Detty Youth and Family Services
02.2024 - Current
Childcare Director - I Heart Kids Learning Center
03.2022 - Current
School Bus Monitor - Lawton Public Schools
03.2022 - 02.2024
Director - Playcare Inc.
04.2015 - 05.2017
Supervisor / Master Teacher - Playcare Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2015
Master Teacher / Mentor - Playcare Inc.
08.2009 - 08.2012
Teacher/Cook - Little Angels Childcare
03.2007 - 07.2009
Great Plains Technology Center - ,
Platt College - ,
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