Mariah Nichlos
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Experience as Lead Infant Teacher equipped with skills in early childhood education. Possess strong leadership, communication, and creative abilities which have positively impacted student learning and development. Demonstrated understanding of child development principles, adept at fostering nurturing environments conducive to learning.
Dedicated Daycare Teacher well-versed in building adaptive curriculum to stimulate learning and development. Patient and personable team player committed to promoting safe and nurturing environment.
Compassionate Daycare Teacher offering several years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection.
Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy
Fort Worth, TX
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in transitioning new students into the classroom setting by creating individual plans based on their unique needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
- Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness when necessary.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment in which children could learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Infant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Worked closely with speech therapists on articulation exercises for infants who had difficulty speaking clearly.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Teacher Assistant
All Stars Early Learning Center
Fort Worth, TX
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans.
- Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
- Assisted in the supervision of students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
- Helped monitor student progress by tracking grades and attendance records.
- Organized classroom materials, including books, supplies, and equipment.
- Provided individual assistance to students as needed.
- Monitored student behavior during class time and assisted with discipline issues when necessary.
- Supported teachers in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
- Created learning materials such as worksheets, games, projects.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance.
- Assisted classroom teacher with preparing, typing, copying and filing learning materials.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Browns Academy
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Directed and supervised toddler activities, providing guidance to ensure safety.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
- Observed each child's performance on a regular basis to identify areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors among toddlers.
- Provided a safe learning environment for toddlers by monitoring their behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Fort Worth, TX06-2018
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Social Skills Development
- Feeding Assistance
- Sensory stimulation
- Emotional Support
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Documentation And Reporting
- Lesson Planning
- Housekeeping
- Child Development
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy
10.2023 - 09.2024
Infant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher Assistant
All Stars Early Learning Center
04.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Toddler Teacher
Browns Academy
08.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
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