Mary J. White
Baileyville,ME
Summary
My background is in early childhood education. For many years I have had a passion for early childhood development I enjoy lesson planning and fostering engaging learning environments. Classroom management is my primary focus along with ability to nurture diverse learning needs. I have consistently kept up-to-date on trainings which includes Behavioral Health Professional as well as several classes on challenging behaviors Which is so important. For positive reinforcements in early childhood development.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Faith Formation
St James Church
Baileyville Maine
09.1997 - Current
- Revitalized religious education curriculum to better align with the needs of diverse age groups and reading levels
- Recruited and trained a diverse team of dedicated volunteers to assist in various aspects of faith formation programs.
- Designed comprehensive sacramental preparation processes, ensuring adherence to diocesan guidelines and proper catechesis.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere conducive to spiritual growth by maintaining clean, organized, and inviting faith formation spaces.
Pre School Teacher
Maine Indian Education/ Indian Township Daycare
Peter Dana Point Princeton Maine
05.1988 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children grow in positive child development
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Attended 1983-1984 - Human Services
Bangor Community College
Bangor ,Maine Early Childhood Associate -
Washington County Community College
Calais, ME05.2010
Associate Degree In Recreation/Business Technology -
University of Maine At Machias
Machias, ME05.1986
Diploma -
Woodland Jr-Sr High School
Baileyville, ME06.1980
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Supervision
- Special Needs Support
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Early Childhood Development
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Certification
Certified Ed Tech 111
Behavioral health professional
Timeline
Director of Faith Formation
St James Church
09.1997 - Current
Pre School Teacher
Maine Indian Education/ Indian Township Daycare
05.1988 - Current
Attended 1983-1984 - Human Services
Bangor Community College
Early Childhood Associate -
Washington County Community College
Associate Degree In Recreation/Business Technology -
University of Maine At Machias
Diploma -
Woodland Jr-Sr High School