Maria Bumeh
Winston-Salem,NC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter Volunteer
WSFCS
Winston-Salem , NC
04.2021 - Current
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
- I am part-time karenni interpreter with WSFCS
Lead Teacher
Church Childcare Center
Walkertown , NC
09.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Developed lesson plans and activities based on individual needs of each student.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Encouraged creative thinking through problem solving tasks and art projects.
- Collaborated with teachers from other classrooms on projects or activities that promote interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new staff members on policies and procedures associated with working in a preschool setting.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Facilitated social interactions among peers using cooperative games or group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Attended professional development workshops related to early childhood education best practices.
- Assisted in developing appropriate expectations for classroom behavior, including setting limits when necessary.
- Observed children to record development.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents regarding development milestones.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Conducted parent meetings to discuss student progress, behavior management strategies, and other topics as needed.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Kitchen Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Motivated team members through recognition programs and performance-based incentives.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
Trimmer
Tyson Foods
Wilkesboro, NC
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Adjusted cutting blade settings according to specifications of the job order.
- Monitored and maintained trimming machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Worked closely with supervisors and managers in determining optimal machine setup configurations based on job orders received.
Caregiver
The next school Winston Salem
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Before and After School Care Assistant
Hall-Woodward Elementary School
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Developed assignments for pupils to apply learning.
- Developed personalized tutoring strategies to improve students' academic performance in subjects such as math, science, and English.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.
- Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to enhance understanding of subject material.
Library Volunteer
Forsyth County Central Library
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2014 - 08.2014
- I volunteered at the library for my summer break. I was putting the books on the shelve in order and answered question.
Education
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC12-2025
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Interpreter Volunteer
WSFCS
04.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Church Childcare Center
09.2020 - Current
Trimmer
Tyson Foods
06.2019 - 08.2019
Kitchen Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
01.2017 - 12.2019
Caregiver
The next school Winston Salem
01.2016 - 08.2016
Before and After School Care Assistant
Hall-Woodward Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Library Volunteer
Forsyth County Central Library
05.2014 - 08.2014
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Forsyth Technical Community College