Marissa N. Davis
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking expert level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating personal and professional growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Clarian Place Childcare & Learning Center
04.2023 - Current
- Launching marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Managing school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
- Maintaining compliance with all Clarian and DECAL policies.
- Supervision of operations, health, safety, and early learning aspects of the facility.
- Managing enrollment-related practices (responding to inquiries for enrollment, providing tours,and building enrollment).
- Managing facility staff (hiring, training, provide appropriate leadership) and other business-related tasks as necessary.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of ProCare child care management software preferred
- Reliable with strong character and values. Will serve as a role model for others in the facility and embody the servant leadership philosophy.
- Managing daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developing and implemented policies and procedures for the center to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Scheduling activities for children in accordance with state licensing requirements.
- Providing guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
- Ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Conducting regular inspections of the facility to ensure it meets safety standards set by local authorities.
- Maintaining accurate records of attendance, meals served, medical records, incident reports.
- Organizing monthly parent-teacher meetings to discuss child progress and address any concerns or issues parents may have.
- Assisting in recruiting qualified personnel to work at the childcare center as needed.
- Overseeing staff performance evaluations and provided feedback when necessary.
- Monitoring budgets related to staffing costs, supplies expenses, program fees.
- Attending workshops or seminars related to early childhood education topics.
- Handling customer service inquiries from parents regarding their children's needs or experiences at the center.
- Facilitating communication between teachers about curriculum changes or updates.
- Implementing new educational materials or equipment into classrooms as needed.
- Organizing special events such as field trips or holiday celebrations for children at the center.
- Providing guidance to teachers on how to deal with behavioral issues among young children.
- Keeping up-to-date on changing regulations related to running a childcare center.
- Resolving conflicts between staff members if needed.
- Familiarizing parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
Nanny/Household Manager
The Cuevas/Moore Family
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications as directed by physician, regulate daily eating and performed first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required
- Meal prep
- Purchased and stocked all groceries, household items, prescriptions, and dry cleaning
- Interacted with kids with learning activities to help develop fine motor skills and learn numbers and letters
- Handled bill payments, answer phone calls and secure groceries, home supplies and other supplies needed
- Safely transported children to and from specific locations
- Assisted in homework and participated with the children in educational and physical activities
- Supervised and assisted with homework and projects
- Arranged event planning and coordinating
- Maintained appointment scheduling and calendar management
- Arranged maintenance and repairs
- Bookkeeping
Director
MIKROS Child Care and Learning Center
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Completed majority of administrative tasks such tasks as processing enrollments, keeping attendance and health and safety records, ordering supplies and keeping billing records
- Responsible for keeping all students' files up to date, including medical and emergency contact information, and records of any behavioral incidents
- Made the menu for the school's snacks or lunches in accordance with federal school lunch program guidelines
- In charge of the hiring, training and supervision of staff
- Made the work schedule and ensures guidelines for ratios of staff to student are met
- Conducted teacher evaluations, observing the teacher in the classroom and rating his/her performance
- Responsible for overseeing the curriculum used in the center
- Met with parents to introduce the daycare center and explain the center's policies, fees, regulations and curriculum
- Dealt with parental concerns and questions and is responsible for conveying any policy changes to parents
- Accepted responsibility for ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with all licensing and safety regulations
- Updated licensing paperwork and schedule any needed inspections
- Kept records on all staff members to ensure the records are in compliance with licensing and continuing education requirements
- Instituted fire and disaster preparedness drills as required by law Wrote policies and plans for dealing with various types of emergencies in the daycare
Nanny
The Prichard Family
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children
- Always supervised the children’s activities
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Lead Teacher
Legacy Academy
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment for children
- Ensured the physical, social, cognitive, and educational excellence of children
- Ensured that the classroom is aesthetically attractive so that students enjoy their surroundings while learning lessons
- Provided support to the assistant teacher in planning lessons and daily activities based on the principles of child development
- Ensured development of positive relationships with children with a view to promote self- esteem and self-discipline
- Observed each child to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate individual learning and growth
Nanny/Caregiver
The Staten/Tompkins Families
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children
- Always supervised the children’s activities
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Nanny/Caregiver
The Robinson Family
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children
- Supervised the children's activities at all times
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Private Nanny
The Blackstock Family
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children
- Supervised the children's activities at all times
- Prepared bottles and meals
- Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime
- Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare
- Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Substitute Teacher
Teachers R Us
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Carried out a teacher's regular activities and studies Used the sincere educational passion, unique talents and integrated training of exceptional instructors to continue an engaging learning process each day
- Was matched to a classroom, subject, method and area best fitting their knowledge, skills and abilities so every student receives expert instruction from a professional educator
- Gave students seamless learning and energetic instruction every day of the year
Primary Teacher
Bright Horizons at Wildwood
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Interacted frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children Respected and observed children's interests, intervening when needed to maintain safety and enhancing children's play with language, toys, and activities Communicated directly with each child at the child's level
- Engaged and communicated constructively with individual children during activities and routines and taking every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions
- Encouraged and modeled social behavior and expectations
- Acknowledged feelings with sensitivity and demonstrating appropriate expressions of emotions
- Practiced positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to Bright Horizons' Guidelines for Positive Discipline
Primary Teacher
Bright Horizons- TSYS Learning Center
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Interacted frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children Respected and observed children's interests, intervening when needed to maintain safety and enhancing children's play with language, toys, and activities
- Communicated directly with each child at the child's level Engaged and communicated constructively with individual children during activities and routines and taking every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions
- Encouraged and modeled social behavior and expectations Acknowledged feelings with sensitivity and demonstrating appropriate expressions of emotions
- Practiced positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to Bright Horizons' Guidelines for Positive Discipline
Private Nanny
The Gay Family
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Created a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment for the children
- Always supervised the children’s activities
- Prepared bottles and meals Bathed and dressed children
- Placed children down for naptime Potty trained children
- Performed housework related to childcare Planned and lead educational activities
- Transported children to and from activities
- Administered medicines to the children
Floater/Paraprofessional
Great Beginnings Daycare
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Capitalized on children's play to further language and vocabulary development, improved social skills, and introduced scientific and mathematical concepts
- Performed one-on-one instruction, and learning through creative activities such as art, dance, and music, is adopted to teach preschool children
- Provided instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers Supported and assisted children in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans, providing students with individualized attention
- Supervised students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, and hallways, or on field trips; record grades, set up equipment, and help prepare materials for instruction
- Attended to the physical needs of students with disabilities, included feeding, teaching good grooming habits, or assisted students riding the school bus.
Assistant Teacher
Splendid Care Daycare
06.1999 - 08.2003
- Provided supervision of children from birth to age 12 in a in-home setting
- Tended to the child's early education, nutrition, health, and other needs, also performed the duties of a housekeeper, including cleaning and laundry
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta 05.2024
Technical Certificate of Credit, Infant and Toddler Specialist -
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta07.2020
Credential - Child Development Associate Credential
Council For Professional Recognition
Atlanta, Georgia01.2020
Diploma - Nail Technology
International School of Skin, And Massage Therapy
Atlanta07.2015
Cosmetology
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, Georgia07.2003
Skills
- Good Decision Making
- Educational Activities
- Problem-Solving
- First Aid
- Skill Building
- Behavior Modeling
- Parent Interaction
- Child Safety
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Dependable and Responsible
- Interpersonal Skill Development
- Medication Administration
- Appointment Setting
- Homework Support and Assistance
- School Transportation
- Early Childhood Development
- Family Schedule Development
- Grocery Shopping
- Schedule Regulating
Certification
First Aid, CPR, AED, 40 Hour Director Training
Timeline
Director
Clarian Place Childcare & Learning Center
04.2023 - Current
Nanny/Household Manager
The Cuevas/Moore Family
05.2021 - 11.2022
Director
MIKROS Child Care and Learning Center
02.2020 - 04.2021
Nanny
The Prichard Family
02.2020 - 11.2020
Lead Teacher
Legacy Academy
01.2019 - 02.2020
Nanny/Caregiver
The Staten/Tompkins Families
03.2018 - 12.2018
Nanny/Caregiver
The Robinson Family
12.2016 - 06.2017
Private Nanny
The Blackstock Family
01.2015 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher
Teachers R Us
05.2014 - 11.2014
Primary Teacher
Bright Horizons at Wildwood
10.2011 - 08.2013
Primary Teacher
Bright Horizons- TSYS Learning Center
01.2010 - 10.2011
Private Nanny
The Gay Family
08.2008 - 12.2009
Floater/Paraprofessional
Great Beginnings Daycare
03.2007 - 03.2008
Assistant Teacher
Splendid Care Daycare
06.1999 - 08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Atlanta Technical College
Technical Certificate of Credit, Infant and Toddler Specialist -
Atlanta Technical College
Credential - Child Development Associate Credential
Council For Professional Recognition
Diploma - Nail Technology
International School of Skin, And Massage Therapy
Cosmetology
Columbus Technical College
First Aid, CPR, AED, 40 Hour Director Training
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