Lydia Marion
Holyoke
Summary
Experienced childcare provider who is motivated through encouragement and positive learning environments. Proven to bring leadership and organizational skills to multiple work place settings while implementing activities for the benefit of the group and individual. Focuses on the emotional development of children through play, music and sensory activities. Practices regulations daily to keep every work place a safe environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Relations Administrator
EMA Dental
06.2022 - Current
- Schedules and organizes appointments for dental patients.
- Answers telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Provides excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
- Communicates with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
- Maintains a clean and welcoming reception area for patients, contributing to a positive dental visit experience.
- Handles sensitive situations professionally such as discussing treatment costs or past-due account balances with patients to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
- Completes patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Adheres to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Preschool/Toddler Teacher
Fessenden Childrens Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned and followed lessons designed to develop the child's social, emotional and cognitive development
- Organized and maintained a clean and safe learning environment
- Collaborated with co-teacher to develop a routine in the classroom
- Demonstrated flexibility when needed in another classroom
- Conducted assessments to document children's development
- Wrote daily notes for children through a family communication app
Preschool Teacher Leader
Cadence Academy Preschool
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Created and implemented curriculum dependent on students' needs
- Observed and reported students' progress at scheduled intervals
- Collaborated with assistant to complete daily classroom tasks and responsibilities
- Supervised classroom and all daily activities
- Followed EEC guidelines and adhered to state licensing regulations
- Stayed up to date with professional development trainings
- Kept inventory of classroom supplies and reported to director of needs
- Set goals that benefit the class as a whole
- Assured required documentation and record keeping was completed
Teacher's Assistant
The Kid's Place
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with lesson planning, food service, care and hygiene
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained positive relationships with families allowing teacher to address concerns to parents
- Noted each child's daily activities and behaviors
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance
Afterschool Program Director
Blessed Sacrament School
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed six employees, scheduled daily responsibilities and training sessions
- Performed administrative duties such as organizing time cards and facilitating attendance
- Oversaw up to 60 students from preschool through eighth grade.
- Communicated messages between parent and teachers
Babysitter
Fitzgerald Family
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Cared for boy age 8 and girl 7 months
- Prepared and served meals
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Dressed and changed diapers for infants and toddlers.
- Assisted in homework help
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
Afterschool Staff
Blessed Sacrament School
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Oversaw 20 preschool age children
- Assisted with snack preparation
- Attended to parental needs and concerns
- Assisted students with educational inquiries
- Created a safe environment for children with various food allergies
- Regulated daily afterschool activities for children in preschool
Summer Nanny
Russo Family
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Cared for 5 year old boy
- Prepared and serve nutritious meals
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Instructed child on proper health and personal habits.
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Brought child to appointments if needed
- Organized and engaged in educational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Visited local libraries, parks and other places of activity
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Education
Elementary Education
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA2019
High School Diploma -
Holyoke High School
Holyoke, MA2015
Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Infant, toddler and preschool curricula
- Positive attitude
- Self-sufficient
- Recordkeeping and File Management
- Administrative Support
- Activity planning
- Early childhood education
- Reliable transportation
License
- State of MA EEC Preschool Teacher License
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
Trainings
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Emergency Response
- Food Related Risk and Response
- Hazardous Materials
- Infectious Diseases and Immunizations
- Intro to CPR and First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Physical Premise Safety
- Safe Sleeping Practices
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Transporting Children
- Guidance for Reopening Child Care
- Intro to Child Growth and Development
- EEC Essentials
- PPT FCC Part 1
- PPT FCC Part 2
- Potential Provider Training for FCC
Timeline
Patient Relations Administrator
EMA Dental
06.2022 - Current
Preschool/Toddler Teacher
Fessenden Childrens Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Preschool Teacher Leader
Cadence Academy Preschool
09.2019 - 10.2021
Teacher's Assistant
The Kid's Place
06.2019 - 08.2019
Afterschool Program Director
Blessed Sacrament School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Summer Nanny
Russo Family
06.2017 - 08.2017
Babysitter
Fitzgerald Family
06.2016 - 05.2019
Afterschool Staff
Blessed Sacrament School
09.2015 - 06.2018
Elementary Education
Holyoke Community College
High School Diploma -
Holyoke High School
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