Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Maureen Rich

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Creative daycare worker with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Specialize in behavior modification techniques, developmental assessments, and creating individualized treatment plans. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience to foster meaningful progress in clients' development. Creative daycare worker with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Lighthouse Academy
Plainfield, Illinois
03.2017 - Current
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Ensured the safety and organization of the learning environment for students.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
  • Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.

Teacher

Compass School
Naperville, Illinois
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged positive behavior in young students by using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's development and progress at daycare center.
  • Collaborated with other team members in creating an effective learning environment for the children.

Paraprofessional

Minooka CC School District #201
Minooka, Illinois
08.2014 - 09.2016
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
  • Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
  • Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
12-2024

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Parental participation
  • Student assessment
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Social-emotional learning

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Cheerleading Coach
  • Tutor

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Anne Reagan Scholarship
  • Deans List

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Sids and Shaken Baby Certification
  • Endorsement Early Childhood Special Education
  • Endorsement English as a Second Language
  • Developmental Therapist Credential Expected December 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

Lighthouse Academy
03.2017 - Current

Teacher

Compass School
09.2016 - 03.2017

Paraprofessional

Minooka CC School District #201
08.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Lewis University
Maureen Rich