MaryBeth Helton
Smithville,OH
Summary
Adaptable preschool professional with a background in infant and preschool classrooms. Recognized for empathy, teamwork, and positive guidance techniques, with a commitment to helping children learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Care 4 Kids
Wooster, Ohio
08.2023 - Current
- Planned preschool lessons aligned with Care 4 Kids early learning standards.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Modeled classroom behavior expectations and positive guidance techniques.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Communicated child progress with parents and Care 4 Kids staff.
- Supported new teachers with classroom setup and schedule flow.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Little Steps Early Learning Center
Warsaw, Indiana
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development in each infant.
- Designed sensory play and developmental activities aligned with infant growth stages.
- Monitored infant health, behavior, and developmental milestones to provide focused and attentive care.
- Coordinated bottle preparation, snacks, and feeding schedules to support infant care needs.
- Managed diapering routines, ensuring clean and safe environments for optimal infant care.
- Maintained accurate records of students' developmental milestones according to state regulations.
Phone Operator
Christian healthcare ministries
Barberton, Ohio
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Answered inbound member calls for Christian healthcare ministry support.
- Handled high call volume while maintaining professional phone etiquette.
- Utilized problem solving skills in order to resolve complex customer inquiries.
- Answered calls in pleasant, calm voice and asked appropriate questions to direct callers to proper individuals.
- Explained policies, services, and account details to callers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling
Grace College And Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN05-2020
High School Diploma -
Smithville High School
Smithville, OH05-2017
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum alignment
- Child assessments
- Developmental recordkeeping
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Classroom safety
- Child supervision
- Observation techniques
- Inclusive lesson adaptation
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Care 4 Kids
08.2023 - Current
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Little Steps Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 04.2022
Phone Operator
Christian healthcare ministries
06.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling
Grace College And Theological Seminary
High School Diploma -
Smithville High School