Marie Kathryn McCord
Hampton Cove
Summary
Compassionate professional with a solid foundation in student engagement and emotional support. Focused on nurturing positive relationships and fostering a safe, creative learning environment that promotes personal and academic growth for children and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Multiple Families Employed Me
10.2019 - Current
- Provided attentive care for children of varying ages(0-13), ensuring safety and well-being.
- Enhanced child safety by actively monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing parental guidelines, ensuring a secure play environment.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted creativity and learning in children.
- Established routines that fostered stability and comfort for children in multiple environments.
- Communicated daily with parents about children's activities and specific needs, fostering a collaborative childcare environment.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Reassured children when upset by providing emotional support and stability.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Monitored behavioral patterns, addressing concerns proactively to support emotional development
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household while present.
- Assisted with homework and educational tasks to support learning.
- Built trusting relationships with families, delivering personalized childcare services that aligned with their unique needs and preferences.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led to being recommended amongst friends.
Student Dance Teacher
Soles Dance Center
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Designed engaging dance lesson plans for various age groups at Soles Dance Center.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, encouraging creativity and self-expression in students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop cohesive curriculum across different dance styles.
- Developed creative dance routines for recitals, showcasing students' talents and abilities.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and address concerns, fostering a collaborative support system.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Adapted teaching styles to accommodate diverse student capabilities, ensuring inclusive learning experiences.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self-expression through movement.
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Soles Dance Center
08.2020 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated proper technique for various dance styles, enabling students to emulate correct form effectively.
- Provided individualized feedback and assistance, improving student dance technique and confidence during classes.
- Supported students by adapting lesson plans for inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities for success.
- Assisted lead instructor in preparing dance class materials and lesson plans.
- Assisted lead teacher in choreographing engaging routines for performances, contributing to memorable shows.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Helped maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment, fostering positive relationships among students.
- Partnered with lead teacher to establish clear expectations for student conduct, reinforcing a respectful and focused learning environment.
- Followed studio guidelines to maintain a structured environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2029
High School Diploma -
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Child supervision
- Infant and toddler care
- Early childhood development
- School-age children experience
- Child development
- Child guidance
- Child monitoring
- Emotional support
- Positive reinforcement
- Student motivation
- Behavior guidance
- Activity planning
- Daily routine management
- Developmental activities
- One-on-one care
- Relationship building
- Parent relations
- Safety
- Safe environment
- Inclusivity awareness
- Goal setting
- Skill enhancement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Keeping children safe
- Critical thinking
- Infant and toddler care
- Early childhood development
- School-age children experience
- Parent relations
- Keeping children safe
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability and positive reports.
- Cared for six children consecutively ages 0-11, and babysat for many other families.
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving the care I provided.
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
Volunteer work
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand resource networks and support initiatives.
- Participated in fundraising events, increasing awareness and financial support for community projects.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Completed more than 100 hours in community service as required by my high school.
Timeline
Student Dance Teacher
Soles Dance Center
08.2024 - 07.2025
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Soles Dance Center
08.2020 - 07.2025
Babysitter
Multiple Families Employed Me
10.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
Syracuse University
High School Diploma -
St. John Paul II Catholic High School