Mary Distefano

Lead Afternoon Teacher

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Rogers, Arkansas, United States

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Timeline
About me
Human Resource Administrator
Education
- The University of Kansas
  2016 - 2019
  Bachelors Unified Early Childhood Special Education
Experience
- Valley View Early Learning Center
  Aug 2015 - May 2019
  Lead Afternoon Teacher
  Supervise constructive playHelp 2-3 year olds develop social skills and fine and gross motor skillsTeach with students with special needsWorked with students 3 years old on academic, social, and motor skillsCreated and implemented developmentally appropriate learning activities
- Valley View Early Learning Center
  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
  3 year old Preschool Teacher
  • Worked with students 3 years old on academic, social, and motor skills• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate learning activities• Supervised play and other learning activities
- New York Elementary
  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
  Pre-Service Teacher
  • Administered, analyzed and interpreted literacy assessments• Developed and implemented multiple lesson plans based on data• Wrote a tutoring report for classroom teacher and parents
- Growing Futures Early Education Center
  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
  Pre-Service Teacher
  • Led circle time• Observed, collected and compiled data about students• Wrote reports to support differentiation for students who struggled to stay focused on tasks
- Blue River Elementary School
  Jan 2018 - May 2018
  Pre-Service Teacher
  • Developed and implemented multiple lesson plans• Worked with students on academic, social, and fine motor skills
- T.A. Edison Elementary
  Jan 2018 - May 2018
  Pre-Service Teacher
  • Worked with student who were language learners• Observed, collected and compiled data about students
- East Antioch Elementary School
  Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
  Student Teacher
  *Profession Development Schools Program• Developed and implemented multiple lesson plans• Worked with students on academic, social, and fine motor skills• Developed a math workshop rotation with the cooperating teacher
- Scarborough Elementary School
  Jan 2019 - May 2019
  Student Teacher
  • Developed and implemented multiple lesson plans• Worked with student with exceptionalities• Attended IEP meetings• Attended and administered screenings for evaluations• Observed, collected and complied data about students
- The University of Kansas
  May 2019 - May 2020
  Recent Graduate
  I have recently graduated with a degree in unified Early Childhood Special Education. I am moving to Rogers Arkansas and am looking for a position in my field of study
- John Brown University
  May 2020 - Mar 2022
  - Coordinator for Grad and Online Admissions
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
  - Admissions Counselor
    May 2020 - Oct 2021
- Helen R. Walton Children's Enrichment Center
  Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
  Lead Preschool Teacher
- AcreTrader
  Mar 2022 - May 2023
  Office and Facilities Manager
  Organized 3 different office spaces on the Fayetteville SquareCreated efficient processes for ongoing day to day office workingsOrganized and ran large moves within the office spaces
- Smile Center
  Jun 2023 - now
  Human Resource Administrator
  Manage and oversee 20 employeesRecruit and hire staffCreate efficient processes and oversee the implementation of those processesRun and execute staff meetingsCoordinate staff functionsOversee office facilities, cleanliness, and maintenanceCreate and update training manuals
Licenses & Certifications
- Early Childhood Teacher
  Kansas State Department of Education
  May 2019