Mary Houston 14 Bradley Ter West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 731-7953 maryhouston@gmail.com   Summary: - Particular areas of expertise include child development stages, early childhood literacy, and family counseling. - Proficient in all facets of child care and development. - Skilled at encouraging others and developing rapport. - Committed to assisting others.   Objective: - A preschool teacher position utilizing my skills in childhood education.   Employment: Rainbow Academy   Woodbridge, NJ   Assistant Preschool Teacher   October 2009-Present   - Collaborated on managing a classroom of 20 students ages 3 to 5. - Administered preschool learning, which involves teaching about colors, letters, and numbers. - Designed and prepared lesson plans three times a week. - Designed and presented individual education plans for at-risk students. - Maintained student records and produced reports for the Senior Preschool Teacher.   Tinton Falls Cooperative Nursery School   Tinton Falls, NJ   Nursery Teacher Intern   February 2009-September 2009   - Actively participated in teaching a class of 15 students ages 2 to 4. - Structured and maintained an environment conducive to nursery learning. - Assisted the Senior Teacher in planning and execution of interesting activities for children. - Contributed to all aspects of child care.   The Morgan Family   West Orange, NJ   Nanny   December 2008-June 2009   - Provided personalized service to two children ages 4 and 7. - Responsible for all aspects of child care. - Facilitated child care by planning engaging activities and games.   Education: Montclair State University   Montclair, NJ   Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education   May 2009   - Graduated Cum Laude. - As a senior project, designed a Special Education Plan for Children Suffering from Down Syndrome.   Awards: - Received Best in Thesis award for designing a Special Education Plan for Children with Down Syndrome, May 2009. - Received a community service award for organizing a tree planting activity in West Orange, New Jersey, July 2008.   Additional Training: - Additional courses in Curriculum and Teaching, Elementary Literacy, and Family and Child Studies.   References: - Professional references available upon request.