Maggie Lesser Email & Phone Number

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Acting as a main teacher in the infant room and as director on duty if there is a problem and a director is not available. Closing the center 2-3 days a week as director on duty. Supervise children 6 weeks to 5 years of all ability levels during indoor and outdoor play, nap, toileting, and meals. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children.Establishing positive and productive relationships with families.Supporting the social and emotional development of the… Show more Acting as a main teacher in the infant room and as director on duty if there is a problem and a director is not available. Closing the center 2-3 days a week as director on duty. Supervise children 6 weeks to 5 years of all ability levels during indoor and outdoor play, nap, toileting, and meals. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children.Establishing positive and productive relationships with families.Supporting the social and emotional development of the children and providing positive guidance.Supporting the physical and intellectual development of the children through promoting child-led play as the purest form of learning, planning, and facilitating activities to stimulate the body and brain, and looking for organic moments during play to ask thoughtful connection- initiating questions. Show less

Normal, Illinois, United States

Guiding children under 5 in hands-on experiences in the visual arts in a playful space where creativity, motor skills, confidence, and expression can be nurtured and explored. Serving as lead educator for all early childhood programming happening on our site, which includes lesson planning with the abilities of artists in mind, material preparation, and educational delivery.Serving as assistant educator for early childhood programming happening off-site, with the specific task of… Show more Guiding children under 5 in hands-on experiences in the visual arts in a playful space where creativity, motor skills, confidence, and expression can be nurtured and explored. Serving as lead educator for all early childhood programming happening on our site, which includes lesson planning with the abilities of artists in mind, material preparation, and educational delivery.Serving as assistant educator for early childhood programming happening off-site, with the specific task of facilitating material exploration for artists needing more assistance.Serving as point person for birthday party planning and facilitation.Resident expert in child development and children with additional support needs. Show less

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Provided case management to caregivers that requested the service in addition to the therapy offered. This included meeting clients at the office, in their own home, or virtually to discuss the needs of the family, creating a plan to address those needs, and finding and providing resources to help assist the family.Lead a weekly virtual parenting group for caregivers. This included planning discussion topics and researching supporting materials, promoting the group to clients, facilitating… Show more Provided case management to caregivers that requested the service in addition to the therapy offered. This included meeting clients at the office, in their own home, or virtually to discuss the needs of the family, creating a plan to address those needs, and finding and providing resources to help assist the family.Lead a weekly virtual parenting group for caregivers. This included planning discussion topics and researching supporting materials, promoting the group to clients, facilitating the group discussion. As well as planning, purchasing, prepping, distributing, and facilitating a monthly parent child activity. Promoted The Butterfly Project and Children’s Home & Aid at local community events.Was able to observe therapists facilitate trauma-informed dyadic therapy sessions with caregiver and child at the office, in the family’s home, or virtually.Participated in both individual and group weekly reflective supervision on the clinical experiences and it’s impact on myself as a service provider. Show less

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Was able to observe family support specialists conduct home visits, both virtual and in person, with program families using the Parents as Teachers curriculum. Promoted Early Head Start and Children’s Home & Aid at community events in multiple counties and assistedwith recruitment preparations.Participated in a variety of trainings to expand my knowledge as a child and family practice provider.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Work with expecting and new mothers on prenatal care, birthing, infant care, and child rearing practices.Create an inventory of toys for children under 5, categorized by age appropriateness and developmental domain and specification.

Normal, Illinois, United States

Supervise 3 to 5 year old's during indoor and outdoor play, nap, washroom, and meals.Help to facilitate semester long projects using the Project Approach.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Development And Family Studies, General