Mary J.

Schlimmer
78 Madison Street
Cortland, NY 13045

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07-745-2634
mary.schlimmer@gmail.com

Education:
State University of New York at Cortland
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Childhood Education - May, 2016
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Associates in General Studies August, 2012
Teaching Experience:
Observation/Practicum Hours (135+)
Completed preschool practicum CAPCO/Cortlandville 1
Worked with children 6 months to 2 years on various kinds of lessons and activities
Here We Grow Head-Start Center, Cortland, NY
nd
Interactive observation in a 2
grade Special Education classroom Dryden Elementary
School, Dryden, NY
Interactive observation with 6 month to 1.5 year olds - SUNY Cortland Child Care Center
Assistant teacher Pre-K - 12 year olds - St. Anthonys Vacation Bible School, Cortland, NY
Observed in a 3rd grade classroom - Barry Elementary School, Cortland, NY
Taught lessons applying the New York State Common Core Standards in a preschool
classroom during preschool practicum, CAPCO Head Start, Cortland, NY
Knowledge of Preschool and Elementary level curriculum planning and implementation
53 Credits in Early Childhood and Childhood Education classes
Related Work Experience:
Camp Counselor
- Lime Hollow Nature Center - June 2010 to September 2010
Responsible for groups of children 2-4 & 9-14 years of age
Creating and leading outdoor educational activities
Administering basic first aid
Babysitter
- The Hulle family - 2006-2010
Provided temporary custodial care to four children ages 4-10 over a period of four years
Maintained childrens safety and entertained in educational ways
Helped effectively with language development, social skills and homework
Jr. Park Leader
- Cortland Youth Bureau - June 2007 to September 2007

In charge of the safety and well-being of children 6-14 years of age

Assisted with creating and leading gross motor activities
Managing usage of sports equipment
Volunteer Work:
Volunteered at St. Anthonys Vacation Bible School - Cortland, NY
Volunteered at La Casita Multicultural Center tutoring school age children, Syracuse, NY
Active volunteer at Cortland Regional Medical Center
Volunteered at the Amsterdam Free Library - Amsterdam, NY

Volunteered with The Cortland County Bicycle Safety Coalitions RUBEY Project

Skills:
Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Databases and Excel
Proficient in basic computer use and keyboarding skills
Certifications:
Red Cross certified CPR/AED/First Aid - valid 12/2013-12/2015
Workshops:/Memberships
Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAECY)
Attended the CAPCO State of Poverty Workshop
Member of the Seven Valley Reading Council
Completed the Growing Up Wild: Exploring Nature with Young Children workshop
Completed the Marilyn Friend Co-Teaching workshop
Completed the Toddlers and Literacy: What Counts & What Works workshop
Achievements/Activities:
Received awards for teamwork and punctuality from a six week youth summer work
program though the Cortland Works Career Center
Board member - New York Marathon Canoe Racing Association - 2009-2013
Accomplished Professional Marathon Canoe and Dragon Boat racer
References available upon request