- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Dance
- Drawing and Painting
Mary Petrillo
Lakeville
Summary
Dynamic Prekindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at Jake's Place, enhancing student engagement through innovative activities and hands-on learning. Excelled in child development and arts and crafts, significantly improving curriculum goals. Mentored new teachers, demonstrating exceptional parent-teacher communication and positive reinforcement techniques. My communication skills and organization and attention to detail will also help in other fields
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prekindergarten Teacher
Jake's Place
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
- Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in classroom management techniques.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Kalia Schools
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Established routines for nap time, feeding, and diaper changes to create a stable environment for growth.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
- Improved emotional well-being of infants by providing consistent care, attention, and affection.
- Ensured safe and nurturing environment for infants by maintaining clean and organized spaces.
- Strengthened cognitive skills by introducing sensory experiences like soft music or tactile objects during playtime.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops focused on the latest research in early childhood education.
- Continuously evaluated progress of each infant to ensure appropriate developmental milestones were achieved.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported healthy social interactions between infants through guided playtime and group activities.
Medical Office Assistant
South Shore OB/GYN
09.1999 - 05.2003
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
- Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA05-2008
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Fine motor skills
- Child development
- Arts and crafts aptitude
Certification
EEC Director II certified in Massachusetts
Lead Infant/Toddler certified
Lead Preschool certified
Interests
Timeline
Prekindergarten Teacher
Jake's Place
03.2024 - 12.2024
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Kalia Schools
03.2020 - 02.2023
Medical Office Assistant
South Shore OB/GYN
09.1999 - 05.2003
EEC Director II certified in Massachusetts
Lead Infant/Toddler certified
Lead Preschool certified
High School Diploma -
Massasoit Community College
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