Mary Bow
River Rouge,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Homebase Homvisitor
Starfish Family Services
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Work with parents to strengthen the family’s knowledge of child development, including assisting parents to understand how children grow and learn, planning and conducting child education activities with the parents, which meet the child’s intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Flex schedule to ensure Home visits are conducted.
- Developed trusting relationships with families.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Plan and implement individual education plans for each child or pregnant mom using the Home Based curriculum Growing Great Kids.
- Assist with problem solving and provide emotional support to parent(s).
- Assist parents and children in the home to achieve curriculum goals.
- Assist parents in meeting the health, nutrition, and social service needs of the family.
- Encourage home based families to attend socializations, parent education programs and Policy Council/Committee meetings.·
- Maintain records as required (i.e. narratives, case notes, attendance records, ASQ’s, etc.).
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with clear professional boundaries that are sensitive and accepting of differences with staff and families.
- Coordinate with other staff regarding health screenings for children. Assist in obtaining and informing parents of needed screenings for child’s file.
Teacher's Assistant
Starfish Family Services
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Lead Teacher
Starfish Family Services
09.1999 - 09.2013
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented classroom curriculum that encouraged academic, social, emotional, and physical development of children ages three through five.
- Conducted developmental assessments of children.
- Developed and implemented individual learning plans for each child.
- Planned and implemented a program of educational activities for preschool age children, including writing a weekly lesson plan that specifies daily schedule, toward the achievement of specific COR goals as written in education component plan.
- Evaluated the accomplishments of the children on a regular basis and reports progress to parents/guardians at home visits and conferences.
- Implemented HighScope Curriculum
- Maintained a working relationships with families, staff and the community.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Education
Associates - Early Childhood Developmet
Schoolcraft College
Linonia Mi. 09.1999 - 05.2001
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Trauma informed
- CPR certified
Timeline
Homebase Homvisitor
Starfish Family Services
08.2016 - 07.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Starfish Family Services
09.2013 - 08.2016
Lead Teacher
Starfish Family Services
09.1999 - 09.2013
Associates - Early Childhood Developmet
Schoolcraft College
09.1999 - 05.2001