Mary Morris
Camarillo,CA
Summary
I have over sixteen years experience working with children ranging from infancy through elementary age in a daycare setting. I have worked as a preschool teacher and a private nanny for over ten years. I owned and operated a successful licensed daycare in my community. I have a passion for children and their healthy development. I love finding activities for children that will enhance their learning and enrich their lives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Carousel Montessori Preschool
Camarillo, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assisted and supervised 12-24 children through entire school day.
Owner
Little Sprouts Daycare
Newbury Park
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Created a licensed daycare with a maximum capacity of 8 children, depending upon their ages
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Ensured safety of children by enforcing strict health and safety guidelines in compliance with state regulations.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure efficient operation of the daycare center.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing age-appropriate programs and activities.
Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly. - Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum, to address all learning styles
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem solving with indoor/outdoor activities.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
LaPetite Academy of Simi Valley
Simi Valley
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Instructed lesson based activities, and lead circle time, songs and stories to promote early literacy.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Teacher/Daycare Assistant
Tiny Scholars
Newbury Park
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed classroom of 12 children ages: 6 months to 4 years old
- Instructed children in health and personal habits.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Nanny
Thousand Oaks
04.2004 - 01.2016
- Affectionately cared for many children over the years as a long term nanny
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Kid's Club Attendant
24 Hour Fitness
Thousand Oaks
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Monitored children during fitness hours.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Moorpark Community College
Moorpark, CASkills
- Microsoft Office Word
- Typing
- Creative
- Teamwork
- Fast Learner
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Early Childhood Education
Details
Camarillo, (805)279-0301, marymorris7316@gmail.com
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Carousel Montessori Preschool
10.2022 - Current
Owner
Little Sprouts Daycare
09.2016 - 07.2019
Preschool Teacher Assistant
LaPetite Academy of Simi Valley
02.2016 - 06.2016
Teacher/Daycare Assistant
Tiny Scholars
06.2013 - 01.2016
Kid's Club Attendant
24 Hour Fitness
04.2011 - 05.2012
Nanny
Thousand Oaks
04.2004 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Moorpark Community College