Mary Grace Eaton
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 3 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Child's Garden
12.2023 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- 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.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support during their transition into the role of lead teacher in a two-year-old classroom setting.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Sonshine Day Preschool
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for toddlers.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
- Organized daily classroom routines such as meal times, naps, playtime, and outdoor activities.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to ensure that all learning goals were met.
- Assisted with parent communication regarding their child's progress and behavior in school.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum plans and strategies for improving student performance.
- Assisted with preparing meals for the students according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Read stories aloud to students on a regular basis to promote literacy skills development.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Provided assistance with toileting needs including changing diapers and potty training.
Private Nanny
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, school or educational trips.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Sant Fe College
Gainesville, FL06.2026
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Creative Teaching
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Artistic Expression
- Loves children
- CPR and First Aid
Certification
- CPR
- Fire safety
- DCF 45 Hours
- Early Literacy Training
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Child's Garden
12.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
02.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Sonshine Day Preschool
10.2020 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
10.2020 - 10.2021
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Sant Fe College
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