Maura Ussery
Summary
I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and am always eager to help colleagues with tasks. Skilled in handling a variety of duties and assignments, I am adept at multitasking and quick to respond to demanding challenges. Known for being hardworking and dependable, I possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
New Life Church
01.2019 - Current
- Develop strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitize dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Facilitate learning through play, stories, and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Manage behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Foster creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and self-expression.
Summer Camp Counselor
Pediatrics Plus
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Communicated daily activities, behaviors, and related issues with children's parents and guardians.
- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Monitored children with special needs and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including PT, OT, and Nursing, to provide daily care.
- Maintained a safe play environment.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories, and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and self-expression.
Education
Public Relations Candidate -
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.2026
Minoring in Art And Marketing -
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.2026
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier, Arkansas05.2022
Skills
- Proficient in different software
- Basic sign language skills
- Great at multitasking, planning events, and coordinating fundraisers
- Artistically inclined
- Effective problem solving
- Good communication skills
Accomplishments
Awards & Honors Extracurricular Activities
• Intern of the Year 2021-2022
• FCCLA Regional, State and National Nomination for project 2021-2022
Certification
Paraprofessional Certificate for Childcare
References
Hollie Ropper
hmroper@gmail.com
Christin VanHouten
christin.vanhouten@newlifechurch.tv
Amy Atkinson
Aatkinson@pediatricsplus.com
Affiliations
- FCCLA Star Events Coordinator 2021-2022
- Beta Club 2021-2022
- Greenbrier High School Ambassador 2021-2022
- Lifesavers Club 2021-2022
- UCA Yearbook 2023-2024
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Pediatrics Plus
05.2023 - 07.2023
Childcare Provider
New Life Church
01.2019 - Current
Public Relations Candidate -
University of Central Arkansas
Minoring in Art And Marketing -
University of Central Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School