Mary Gottschalk
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Experienced childcare professional with a background in early education and child development. Skilled in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment while supporting key milestones. CPR-certified, highly adaptable, and adept at balancing safety, learning, and play. Passionate about building meaningful connections with children and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Special Beginnings Early Learning Center
01.2020 - Current
- Provides individualized care and instruction, overseeing up to 6 infants/toddlers independently or co-managing 7-8 children, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
- Supports key developmental milestones, assisting children in learning to walk, communicate, and transition through potty training while incorporating early educational activities.
- Promoted from Assistant Teacher to Lead Teacher, seamlessly transitioning between roles as needed to manage daily routines, implement curriculum, and mentor staff.
- Maintains a structured and supportive environment, supervising daily schedules, enforcing rules, addressing behavioral challenges, and keeping accurate records.
Cashier/Retail Sales Associate
Dillon's Grocery
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided friendly and attentive customer service, greeting customers, assisting with their needs, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Maintained store organization and cleanliness, folding clothes, restocking items, and keeping dressing rooms tidy.
- Operated cash register with accuracy, efficiently processing transactions while handling multiple payment methods.
- Adapted to business needs, working a flexible schedule, covering extra shifts, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Paraprofessional
Hutchinson USD 308
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported classroom management and student development, enforcing rules, monitoring behavior, and assisting with interventions to create a structured learning environment.
- Provided individualized and small group support, helping students across various subjects to reinforce learning and improve progress.
- Ensured student safety and supervision, overseeing classrooms, common areas, and non-instructional activities such as lunch, recess, and field trips.
- Assisted lead teacher with daily classroom operations, reinforcing lessons, tracking student progress, and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
Education
General Studies
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KSHigh School Diploma -
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson, KS05-2014
Skills
- Child development
- Early education
- CPR-certified
- Safety enforcement
- Communication
- Multitasking
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Special Beginnings Early Learning Center
01.2020 - Current
Cashier/Retail Sales Associate
Dillon's Grocery
11.2017 - 12.2019
Paraprofessional
Hutchinson USD 308
10.2017 - 01.2018
General Studies
Hutchinson Community College
High School Diploma -
Hutchinson High School
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