Peggy Clay
Danielle McFarland
Sullivan,MO
28
years of professional experience
Compassionate professional with extensive experience in classroom settings. Known for exceptional communication skills and the ability to create personalized activities that support development and well-being. Committed to fostering nurturing environments for children. Skilled in relationship building and schedule management, dedicated to fostering a safe and engaging environment for children.
Work History
Private Nanny
2 Years 1 Month- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children.
- Developed personalized educational activities to promote cognitive and social development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior adjustments.
- Monitored nutritional needs, preparing balanced meals in alignment with dietary requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing.
Private Caregiver
1 Year 9 Months- Provided compassionate personal care, enhancing quality of life for clients.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Administered medications accurately and on schedule, ensuring client health compliance.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with clients' families, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Personal Elder Care for My Mother
2 Years 8 Months- Provided caring, compassionate care for my mother. Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Payroll Specialist
3 Years 6 Months- Processed bi-weekly, and weekly payroll for over 500 employees.
- Collaborated with HR to resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies.
- Implemented payroll process improvements, enhancing efficiency by streamlining data entry methods.
- Analyzed payroll reports for accuracy, identifying and correcting errors proactively.
- Managed year-end reporting processes, including W-2 preparation and distribution for all employees.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 50 different companies to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Prepared year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
- Implemented direct deposit options for employees, increasing convenience and improving overall satisfaction levels.
Office Manager
8 Years 1 Month- Oversaw daily office operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with company standards.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of appointments for staff and clients, optimizing workflow.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval and organization processes.
- Trained new employees on office procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for all employees.
Teller
5 Years 6 Months- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking regulations.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries, providing timely and informative responses to enhance service quality.
- Managed cash drawer operations, balancing daily transactions to maintain financial integrity.
- Mentored junior tellers, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to bank policies and standards.
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in increased client retention and loyalty.
- Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
- Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
- Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
Special Education Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address behavioral and academic challenges.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on special education best practices and compliance requirements.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to resources within educational settings.
- Established strong relationships with families to foster communication and support student success.
- Led initiatives promoting inclusive classroom environments, enhancing peer interactions among students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Boosted student engagement in mathematics by introducing problem-solving activities that connected concepts to real-world situations.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Paraprofessional
3 Years 9 Months- Assisted educators in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom management by fostering positive student behavior and engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials for various learning styles.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance learning outcomes and strategies.
- Developed and maintained a supportive environment conducive to student learning and development.
- Led initiatives to improve classroom procedures, enhancing overall efficiency in educational delivery.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Assisted in organization of school events, contributing to vibrant school culture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Skills
Toddler care experience
Relationship building
Infant care experience
Schedule management
Timeline
Private Nanny
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03.2023 - 04.2025Read More
Private Caregiver
Raymond Kline
06.2022 - 03.2024Read More
Personal Elder Care for My Mother
Melba Hampton
07.2019 - 03.2022Read More
Payroll Specialist
Simploy
01.2016 - 07.2019Read More
Office Manager
River City Granit and Stoneworks
12.2007 - 01.2016Read More
Teller
53rd Bank
06.2002 - 12.2007Read More
Special Education Teacher
New Haven School District
08.2001 - 05.2003Read More
Paraprofessional
Sullivan and Washington School Districts
08.1997 - 05.2001Read More
Missouri Baptist University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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East Central College
Associate of Arts from Elementary Education
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