Mary Granke
Dalzell,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy, skilled in classroom management and early childhood education. Adept at utilizing technology to enhance learning and fostering positive relationships with students. Committed to professional development and leadership, ensuring a safe and engaging educational environment.
Experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Services
Camden, SC
01.2025 - Current
- Uphold class discipline to keep students safe and on task.
- Kept students safe and secure with vigilant monitoring.
- Reported any issues or concerns to school administration promptly.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding student records and information.
Media Coordinator
Sumter School District
Sumter, South Carolina
08.2014 - Current
- Assists staff and students with navigating the library system to locate desired media.
- Maintains 600 electronic notebooks, and assists colleagues with the execution of developed educational programs.
- Responsible for generating 1000 ID cards for students and staff; syncing electronic notebooks to ID cards.
- Ordering/preparing supplies quarterly to meet program demands.
- Coordinate with supervision to manage and prepare weekly classes.
- Liaison for arriving executives; POC for all requests and interviews.
- Contributions Snapshot: The individual assists staff and students in navigating the library system, maintains 600 electronic notebooks, and executes educational programs. They also generate 1000 ID cards, order supplies, manage classes, and liaison with executives.
Activity Director
Sprenger Healthcare
Okatie, SC
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging activity programs tailored to resident interests and needs.
- Coordinated schedules for recreational activities, ensuring optimal participation and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident well-being through holistic programming approaches.
- Trained and mentored staff in effective activity facilitation techniques and best practices.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through resident feedback, making adjustments to improve satisfaction rates.
- Managed budgets for activity supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement aligned with organizational goals.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to expand resources and opportunities for residents' engagement.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Addressed challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents during group settings through effective communication strategies that maintained a positive atmosphere.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
- Supervised volunteer staff in the planning and implementation of various activities, ensuring a high level of service was consistently provided for all residents.
- Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Trained new activity staff members on program development procedures and best practices for engaging diverse populations of older adults.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Integrated cognitive stimulation techniques into daily programming for improved mental health outcomes among participants suffering from dementia or related conditions.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or themed parties to enhance overall quality of life within the community setting.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Stretched minimum annual budget of $[Amount] to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Completed resident evaluations for discharge to provide reports on mobility limitations to smooth care transition and promote continued resident activity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans addressing the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of each resident.
Teacher
Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy
Sumter, South Carolina
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research.
- Served on committees or as club sponsor to contribute positively to overall school community.
- Utilized technology, such as interactive whiteboards and online resources, to enhance instruction.
Early Childhood Educator
Alice Drive Baptist Church
South Carolina
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal hygiene.
- Implemented curriculum with learning-focused activities.
- Executed counseling with new parents to build and maintain positive support networks.
- Sanitized equipment daily to maintain a safe educational environment.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to promote positive learning relationships.
- Bolstered physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom activities.
- Organized the preparation of healthy meals to provide proper nutrition.
- Contributions Snapshot: The individual maintained a well-controlled classroom, educated children on health and hygiene, implemented a curriculum, and facilitated a safe educational environment. They engaged with children individually, promoted physical, academic, and social development, and prepared healthy meals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZHigh School Diploma - undefined
Straughn High School
Andalusia, AlabamaCertification - Early Childhood Education
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC05-1995
Skills
- Integrated Library system
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
Language
English
Native
Timeline
Activity Director
Sprenger Healthcare
07.2025 - 03.2026
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Services
01.2025 - Current
Teacher
Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy
07.2024 - 01.2025
Early Childhood Educator
Alice Drive Baptist Church
08.2019 - 05.2021
Media Coordinator
Sumter School District
08.2014 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Straughn High School
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Central Carolina Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University