Miranda Heintz
Erie,PA
Summary
Committed Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PHOTOGRAPHER
Miranda Leigh Photography
Erie
01.2016 - 01.2023
- As a photographer running my own business I have exceptional communication and media managing skills
- I'm able to manage multiple conversations at once as well as follow up information to ensure all parties arrive to the desired location on time
- Created and balanced budgets, establishing a billing strategy, and balanced books for tax purposes
- Collaborated with other local businesses to create an overall sense of community, to network, as well as providing an additional spotlight on small businesses.
Child Caregiver
Child Development Center of Penn State
Penn State University
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
- Created a safe environment through routine inspections of play areas, toys, and equipment for potential hazards.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
- Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
- Fostered emotional development by providing support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
Preschool Paraprofessional
St John The Evangelist Catholic School
Valdosta, GA
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Contributed to the development of a safe, nurturing environment by maintaining cleanliness standards and ensuring child safety measures were followed.
Volunteer Parent Representative for NICU
McKay Dee
Ogden, UT
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed creative solutions to address common concerns raised by both parents and staff members, fostering a cooperative atmosphere within the hospital community.
- Represented parent concerns meetings, advocating for policy changes where necessary.
- Mentored new parents entering the NICU, sharing best practices and offering guidance on their roles.
- Wrote various articles discussing the best way to address parents within the NICU, helping nurses and staff alike to foster positive relationships with parents of extremely ill children.
- Proposed a variety of new ideas to board members to better address some long standing issues within the NICU.
Education
B.S. - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Digital Photography
- Project Management
- Visual storytelling
- Superb attention to detail
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Teacher Support
- Classroom Organization
- Student Supervision
- Documentation
- Approachable
- Emotionally supportive
- Child Development
Volunteer
As a parent of a child within St Luke School I chose to become a room parent for my daughter’s first grade classroom. With that responsibility I not only organized all the class parties, but I also worked hard to bridge the gap of communication because the teacher and the parents. Our Teacher was new to the St Luke Community so I made it my mission to support her in all endeavors and encourage her throughout her first year.
Additionally, as a photographer I worked with the ANNA shelter in an effort to help long standing residents to become adopted. I worked within the community and small businesses to help raise awareness via pictures, videos, and social media. We joined together and helped find 8 animals homes in the first year.
Timeline
PHOTOGRAPHER
Miranda Leigh Photography
01.2016 - 01.2023
Volunteer Parent Representative for NICU
McKay Dee
02.2015 - 02.2016
Preschool Paraprofessional
St John The Evangelist Catholic School
08.2011 - 12.2011
Child Caregiver
Child Development Center of Penn State
05.2008 - 05.2010
B.S. - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY