Mariah Watkins
Joplin,MO
Summary
Accomplished Childcare Center Director and Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years of expertise. Skilled in business management and safety regulations, ensuring high-quality, compliant childcare environments. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a proven ability to enhance student engagement and performance through innovative teaching methods. Passionate about fostering supportive learning environments and building strong partnerships with parents and staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Center Director
Lafayette House - Family Self Help Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Implements and monitors a comprehensive childcare curriculum while ensuring an adequate staffing pattern, following state and local contract guidelines.
- Maintains state licensure for childcare center - facilitates inspections and reviews of the childcare
center. - Facilitates enrollment to maximize utilization of licensed slots and maintain childcare slots for residential clients’ children.
- Attends community and inter-agency meetings to share program information.
- Ensures the flow of information both horizontally and vertically to better utilize resources and
increase the quality and productivity of the program. - Facilitates and maintains communication with parents and/or children’s guardians.
- Performs all supervisory responsibilities including staff recruitment, recommendations for hiring or
disciplinary actions, provides appropriate group and individual supervision, and completes annual
employee evaluations. - Maintains and ensures the upkeep of program financial records.
Substitute Teacher
Joplin Public Schools
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Preschool Teacher
Christ The Redeemer Lutheran
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Assistant Director
Joplin Childcare and Preschool Center
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored junior teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities, boosting team performance and morale.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05-2024
Skills
- Business Management
- Curriculum Development
- Parent-teacher relations
- Safety regulations compliance
Certification
- Applebaum Institute
- Master Childhood Training - United Way
- Childcare Aware of Southwest Missouri
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
Lafayette House - Family Self Help Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Joplin Public Schools
08.2019 - 08.2024
Preschool Teacher
Christ The Redeemer Lutheran
08.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Director
Joplin Childcare and Preschool Center
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Applebaum Institute
- Master Childhood Training - United Way
- Childcare Aware of Southwest Missouri
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Missouri Southern State University
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