Mary Clouse
Troy,Michigan
Summary
Reliable and compassionate teacher's aide offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of newborn and 5. Skilled at communication between co-workers and parents, directing craft times and setting up daily activities to offer children numerous learning opportunities. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Aide
Shrine Catholic Grade School
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Applied daily activities such as changing diapers, feeding, and naps in accordance with state guidelines.
Preschool Teachers Aide
Shrine Catholic Grade School
02.2021 - Current
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Election Inspector
City of Troy
01.2019 - Current
- Understood, interpreted and applied specific election laws and ordinances at various locations.
- Communicated clear information and answered questions professionally in assisting callers, visitors and voters.
- Performed and fulfilled duties as an election inspector
- Dealt tactfully with members of public, often under stressful conditions.
- Distributed ballots to voters and answered questions concerning voting procedures.
After School Child Care Leader
Shrine Catholic Grade School
01.2020 - 06.2023
- After school care, supervising children, maintaining a clean play area, sanitized tables and checked-in students
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Dispensed snacks to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Sales Associate
HomeGoods
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Stocked shelves, processed products off truck, assisted customers with their shopping experience, maintained an organized/assigned department
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Camp Counselor
Camp Sancta Maria
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan04.2024
High School Diploma -
Shrine Catholic High School
Royal Oak, Michigan05.2019
Skills
- Dietary Needs
- Enrichment Activities
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Redirection
- Language Skills Development
- Fine Motor Skills
- Daycare Management
Volunteer Experience
- Early Childhood Care Leader, Christ Our Light!, Troy, MI, 2015-01-01, Present, Lead for Sunday preschool and assistant for 1st grade Catechism, Vacation Bible School preschool leader
- Susick Elementary, Troy, Michigan, 2017-01-01, 2018-01-01, Assisted with kindergarten class at Susick Elementary school
Timeline
Nursery Aide
Shrine Catholic Grade School
02.2022 - Current
Preschool Teachers Aide
Shrine Catholic Grade School
02.2021 - Current
After School Child Care Leader
Shrine Catholic Grade School
01.2020 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
HomeGoods
08.2019 - 09.2021
Camp Counselor
Camp Sancta Maria
08.2019 - 08.2021
Election Inspector
City of Troy
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies
Oakland University
High School Diploma -
Shrine Catholic High School
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