Mary Stotts
Midland,TX
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 13 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Crossroad School
Odessa, Texas
05.2015 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Assisted and supervised 12-18 children through entire school day.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Holy Trinity Preschool
Midland, Texas
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Assisted and supervised 12-18 children through entire school day.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all activities.
- Supervised group of 12-18 student teachers throughout semester.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Enhanced 4-5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Organized and lead field-trips to farms, museums and nursing facilities.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Midland Independent School District
Midland, TX
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
No Degree - Education
International Institute
Lewisville TexasNo Degree - Law
Midland College
Midland, TXHigh School Diploma -
Oaklawn Park Baptist School
Midland, Texas05.1983
Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Motor Skill Development
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Field Trip Supervision
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Arts and Crafts
- Play-Based Learning
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Imaginative Play Promotion
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Crossroad School
05.2015 - Current
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Holy Trinity Preschool
08.2009 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Midland Independent School District
08.2005 - 05.2009
No Degree - Education
International Institute
No Degree - Law
Midland College
High School Diploma -
Oaklawn Park Baptist School
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