Mary Madden
Memphis,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic, dedicated Child Life Student with 1 year of experience in supporting families affected by childhood hospitalizations. Created clean, welcoming environments for patients and invited children to join fun activities. Assisted hospital staff with non-medical needs to improve physical and emotional well-being of children in hospital.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Nursery Teacher
St. Louis Catholic School
Memphis , TN
2022.08 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess 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.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
Before and After School Assistant
Lord Of Life Preschool
Memphis , TN
2022.01 - Current
- Cared for children ages two to five in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
Child Life Volunteer
Baptist Children's Hospital
Memphis , TN
2021.08 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each hour.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
- Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Child Care Worker
Zen Studios Fitness
Memphis , TN
2021.02 - Current
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities and concerns.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
Nanny
Families In The Community
Memphis , TN
2019.05 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Education
Child Life Specialist
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2023
Skills
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Child Safety
- Childcare Expertise
- Behavior Redirection
- Emotional Development
- Assessments Understanding
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social and Emotional Development
- Caring and Responsible
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
Timeline
Substitute Nursery Teacher
St. Louis Catholic School
2022.08 - Current
Before and After School Assistant
Lord Of Life Preschool
2022.01 - Current
Child Life Volunteer
Baptist Children's Hospital
2021.08 - Current
Child Care Worker
Zen Studios Fitness
2021.02 - Current
Nanny
Families In The Community
2019.05 - Current
Child Life Specialist
University of Memphis
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