Mariah Murphy
Childcare
Bennett,CO
Summary
Positive and cheerful daycare provider with 6 years experience in childcare and babysitting. Excited to offer child-appropriate activities involving art, music and dance. Excels in working with children displaying behavioral or developmental issues. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Director
Children of Christ Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Interviewed parents and children for enrollment.
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
- Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
YMCA Kids Club Provider
YMCA of Norfolk
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed daily cleaning checklists by sanitizing toys, sweeping and mopping floors and washing down surfaces.
- Organized and stored toys and art materials to restore order in activity areas.
- Monitored all activities to maintain maximum level of safety.
- Maintained accurate safety and attendance records.
- Actively participated in child's activities by reading to groups, painting, coloring and playing games.
- Paged or called parents to assist with discipline issues and personal needs.
- Maintained control of building entry and exit points to guarantee child safety.
- Created new and fun activities to drive enthusiasm for children.
- Involved children constructively in play activities to assist emotional, physical and intellectual development.
- Inquired about each checked-in child to learn best possible care and safety precautions.
- Maintained stock of items required for kids' activities by inventorying and ordering new stock such as paints, toys and crayons.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
Student Activities Assistant
Northeast Community College
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
- Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Assisted Directors with marketing for activities with social media accounts, posters, fliers, etc.
Family Nanny
Dinkel Family
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Greens Keeper
Cottonwood Greens
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Babysitting
Independent Families
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations provided exceptional service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Waitress
Starving Stallion
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE05.2025
High School Diploma -
Spalding Academy
Spalding, NE05.2018
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Safety regulations compliance
- Arts and crafts
- Safety awareness
- Emotional Support
- Child Supervision
Clubsandorganizations
- 4H, 06/2012-present
- Boys and Girls Club of Cheyenne, 08/2008-12/2011
- Girl Scouts, 2005-2008
- Shades of velvet Choir, 08/2014-05/2018
- Student Activities Council, 08/ 2020
Athletics
- Ballet, 2005-2008
- Tap Dance, 2005-2008
- Track, Shot Put, 1 Mile, 200 meter dash, 4x400 relay, 100 meter dash, 2012-2018
- Basketball, Guard, 2008-2014
- Baseball, Outfield, 2012
- Volleyball, Setter, 2008-2017
- Spalding Academy Cheer Team, 2015-03/2018
- Spalding Academy Dance Team, 04/2016-03/2018
Student Activities
- Spelling Bee, 02/2014
- Quiz Bowl, 02/2014-02/2018
- Scholastic Day, 11/2013
- Speech, 2016-03/2018
- One Act, 2015-12/2018
Honors and Awards
- Honor Roll, 2012, fall 2014 & 2016
- Student of the year, 2011
- Reading Award, 2012
- Writing Award, 2010-2012
- Schoolastic Participation Award, 2014
- Hand Maid of the Lord, 2014 & 2015
- UNK Honor Choir, 2016
- Women in Science Participant, 2016
- Chemistry Day At UNL, 2015
- One Act Honorable Mention, Fall 2015 and 2016
- Bausch and Lomb Science Award, 05/2017
- All American Dance Team Nominee, 2017
- All American Dance Team Membership, 2017
- Solo Superior Rating, 2016 & 2018
- Superior Mixed Choir Superior Rating, 2014-2018
- Duet 6th Place District Speech, 2018
- Mrs. Shamrock, 2018
- Spalding Academy Homecoming Queen, 2017-2018 School Year
- Superior Rating Mixed Ensemble, 2018
- Superior Rating Womens Ensemble, 2016 & 2018
- Principals List, 2017-2018
- Spalding Academy Dance Team Captain, 2016-2018
- Spalding Academy Cheer Team Captain, 2017-2018
Community Service
- Toys for Tots, 8th Grade collected toys, 2013
- Community Trash Pickup, 2012-present
- Children of Christ Daycare, 01/2016-present
- Heifer Project, 2014 & 2017
- Cedars Foster Care Clothing and Money drive, 2015-2016
- Served at Spalding Academy Alumni, 05/2014-05/2017
- Steubenville Colorado Retreat, Summer 2016
- Higher Ground, Summer 2016
- Going Bananas, 2012
- Greeley Youth Retreat, 2013
- Pibel Youth Retreat, 2013-2014
- Schuyler Religious Retreat, 2015
- Crete Religious Retreat, 2016
- Servite Sisters Of Mary Retreat, 04/2018
- Teens Encounter Christ, 04/2017
- Red Cross Blood Drive, 09/2017
Certification
- Community for Kids Provider Gallery Walk Certificate of Training - May 8, 2024
- Prepare to Care Training - March 2022
- CPR & First Aid Certified- September 2023
- CACFP Training- July 2023
- Safe With You Training- March 2023
- Business Series Training- May 2023
- UNK Early Childhood Conference Certificate of Completion- October 13, 2023
Hobbies
- Camping
- Hiking
- Dance
- Painting
- Writing
- Reading
Timeline
Daycare Director
Children of Christ Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2024
YMCA Kids Club Provider
YMCA of Norfolk
01.2021 - 01.2022
Student Activities Assistant
Northeast Community College
08.2020 - 12.2020
Family Nanny
Dinkel Family
09.2018 - 03.2020
Waitress
Starving Stallion
05.2015 - 08.2015
Greens Keeper
Cottonwood Greens
03.2015 - 07.2019
Babysitting
Independent Families
08.2012 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Spalding Academy
- Community for Kids Provider Gallery Walk Certificate of Training - May 8, 2024
- Prepare to Care Training - March 2022
- CPR & First Aid Certified- September 2023
- CACFP Training- July 2023
- Safe With You Training- March 2023
- Business Series Training- May 2023
- UNK Early Childhood Conference Certificate of Completion- October 13, 2023
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