MaryFrances M. Bertolino
Troy,MI
Summary
Experienced Child Care Provider seeking to obtain a position in early childhood education field that will display my knowledge and skills. Compassionate and known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children while maintaining an efficient, productive routine. Specialized skills include early childhood development, modeling best practices, and behavior management techniques. Excel in communication, patience, and creativity to foster meaningful growth and development in childcare settings. Embrace challenges with adaptability and problem-solving abilities to ensure a harmonious workplace dynamic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private In-Home Care, George Household
Huntington Woods-Bloomfield Hills, MI
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Caring for one child, began at 4 months, left when 4 years old
- Tending to children’s basic needs
- Diapering, bathing, feeding, reading stories, naptime routine, arts and crafts, encouraged imaginative play, outdoor time, water play, potty training, sleep training
- Prepare meals, supervise activities, laundry, light household cleaning
- Creating and following through with lesson plans
- Transporting the child to preschool
Education Assistant
Rainbow Child Care Center Corporate Office
Troy, MI
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Assist with managing overall functions of the Education Department
- Use Microsoft programs to create spreadsheets
- Assist with coordinating educational programs for Directors, current employees and new hires
- Project Manager for Employee Education Conference Day
- Assist in creating professional development trainings
- Manages the back end of the website to update a parent portal
- Assists schools in preparing for NECPA accreditation
- Assist with training program for Director-in-Training and/or Assistant Directors
- Create sample lesson plans for specific age groups
- Assist with implementing The Creative Curriculum within the centers
Nanny
Private In-Home Care, Smith Household
Birmingham, MI
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Caring for two children, boy and girl ages 2 and 6 months
- Tending to children’s basic everyday needs
- Diapering, beginning toilet training, meal prep, feedings, story time, playtime, arts and crafts
- Transport to activities, and events in the area
- Part Time position, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Nanny
Private In-Home Care, Chesney Household
Troy, MI
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Caring for two girls, ages 0 and 2 (at time of starting)
- Tending to children’s basic needs
- Diapering, bathing, feeding, reading stories, bedtime routine, arts and crafts, encouraged imaginative play
- Prepare meals, supervise activities, laundry, light household cleaning
- Creating and following through with lesson plans as well as field trips, and play dates
- Transporting the children to lessons and classes
- Position ending due to family moving out of state
Lead Teacher for Toddler 1
Rainbow Child Care Center
Troy, MI
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Managed overall operation of my classroom in areas such as:
- Implementing curriculum
- Guide assistant teachers
- Child and parent communication
- Provided consistent, positive, and loving environment for children
- Assisted in planning, as well as execute Parent Night Out events
- Created developmentally age appropriate lesson plans for designated themes
Practicum Student/Student Teaching
LSSU Childcare Development Center
Sault Ste Marie, MI
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Responsible for improving the five areas of child development:
- Physical
- Mental
- Social
- Emotional
- Creative
- Planned academic lessons and age appropriate projects in art and music
Summer Camp Counselor
Lifetime Fitness
Shelby Township, MI
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Responsible for groups of ten children at a time
- Assisted with swimming tests and rock wall climbing
- Organized various indoor and outdoor activities
- Actively enforced company safety procedures at all times
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education, Sociology
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MISkills
- Child safety
- Lesson planning
- Meal preparation
- Behavioral management
- First aid certification
- Activity coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Family communication
- Classroom management
- Educational program development
- Early childhood development
References
- Dr. Kimberlee Chesney, Former boss/ 2.5 years of Child Care Provided, 734-604-2719
- Mallory Kiurski, Former Co-Worker, 734-674-3836
- Crystal Doyle, Six Years of Child Care Provided, Four Children, including a set of twins, 810-523-9733
- Emily Pyncheon, Former Co-Worker, 906-221-6619
- Gretchen Hebekesuer, Ten Years of Child Care Provided, 248-770-9041
Timeline
Nanny
Private In-Home Care, George Household
07.2017 - 05.2021
Education Assistant
Rainbow Child Care Center Corporate Office
02.2016 - 07.2017
Nanny
Private In-Home Care, Smith Household
07.2015 - 02.2016
Nanny
Private In-Home Care, Chesney Household
11.2012 - 06.2015
Lead Teacher for Toddler 1
Rainbow Child Care Center
06.2011 - 10.2012
Summer Camp Counselor
Lifetime Fitness
05.2010 - 08.2010
Practicum Student/Student Teaching
LSSU Childcare Development Center
01.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education, Sociology
Lake Superior State University
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