Mary Beth Hicks
Cary,North Carolina
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for their educational future. Teaching basic gross and fine motor skills along with activity plans and learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 18 years of experience of both licensed home day care and in school pre school teacher.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Head Cook
Blue Mountain Hospital
John Day, OR
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Prepared meals for hospital staff as well as patients.
- Followed strict diets for patients.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Head Cook
Valley View Assistant Living
John Day, OR
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed recipes and prepared weekly menu for facility of 40 residence.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out while keeping in budget.
- Training of new employees
Pres School/Day Provider
Grant County Child Care
Canyon City, OR
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Taught children ages 3 year old in pre school environment 2 mornings a week
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Worked with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Provided supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Afternoon Child Care programs for ages 3 to 12 yrs.
- Provided safe and clean environment.
- Prepared lunch meals for max. of 12 children
Licensed Home Day Care Provider
Self
Columbia, MD
04.2000 - 08.2010
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
Bowie, MDAssociate of Arts -
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDSkills
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Patience when things are chaotic
- Ability to motivate young children
- Age appropriate curriculum
- Ability to follow time management
- Letter and number instruction
- County certifications on early childhood programs
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Assistant Head Cook
Blue Mountain Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2019
Head Cook
Valley View Assistant Living
03.2014 - 05.2016
Pres School/Day Provider
Grant County Child Care
09.2010 - 03.2014
Licensed Home Day Care Provider
Self
04.2000 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
Associate of Arts -
Howard Community College
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