Maria Atria
New Lenox
Summary
Results-driven Program Leader with a strong background in child care and organizational skills. Known for maintaining high standards of safety and engagement, while promoting a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
Dedicated Aces Program Leader skilled in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Committed to fostering positive relationships and engaging children's activities to ensure a safe and fulfilling environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aces Program Leader
New Lenox Community Park District
New Lenox, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Promoted a positive work environment by cultivating open communication channels within the team and addressing concerns promptly.
- Supervised children's activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods.
- Promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement techniques, such as praise and rewards.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Substitute
New Lenox School District 122
New Lenox, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Table Games Floor Supervisor
Hollywood Casino Joliet
Joliet, IL
06.1995 - 06.2009
- Supervised table games operations, ensuring compliance with gaming regulations and company policies.
- Trained and mentored staff on game procedures, enhancing service quality and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between players and dealers, maintaining a positive gaming environment.
- Monitored game performance metrics, identifying trends to optimize table game offerings.
Education
Associate of Science - Communications
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05-1994
Skills
- Positive interactions
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- CPR certified
- First aid certification
- Professional demeanor
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Activity planning
- Program activities
- Issue resolution
- Exceptional leadership
- Team management
- Surveillance monitoring
- Guest relations
- Policy enforcement
- Table game operation
- Casino regulations
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of Aces program..
Certification
- CPR Training -
- First Aid Training -
Timeline
Aces Program Leader
New Lenox Community Park District
10.2024 - Current
Substitute
New Lenox School District 122
08.2024 - Current
Table Games Floor Supervisor
Hollywood Casino Joliet
06.1995 - 06.2009
Associate of Science - Communications
Illinois Valley Community College