Marie Daman

Claims Examiner - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

(1984 - 1991)

Started as a file clerk then was chosen to be in the first Claims Examiner training class and worked in that position for 6 years.

Professional Nanny, Home Manager - Ellen and Steve Edwards - Tulsa

(1992 - 1994)

Nannied for two young children and an infant.
Maintained house, laundry, took children to and from school, managed play dates and home maintenance personnel, took children to Doctor appointments, did shopping and errands.

Professional Nanny, Home Manager - Stacy Schusterman and Steven Dow

(1994 - 2009)

Helped rear three girls as well as managed activities and home duties for the family.
Duties included transportation to school and activities, planning and attending various doctor appointments, being the school contact person, homework assistance, packing lunches for the family and preparing dinner.
I was also responsible for all household errands and grocery shopping as well as contacting and managing repair and maintenance personnel.

Curriculum Developer for the 4-5 years olds - B’nai Emunah Preschool

(2009 - 2011)

Maintaining supervision of children.
Completing daily and weekly individualized reports.
Closely observing emerging areas of interest and developing weekly lesson plans to incorporate core skills around the changing passions of the young child.

Homeschool Group Director - Homeschool Groups

(2011 - 2020)

I originated and maintained 4 secular homeschool groups that ended with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creating and implementing weekly activities and field trips.
Collecting dues for each group and using funds for supplies and field trip supplementation.
Maintaining a public facebook page as well as a private facebook page for each group.
I created an atmosphere of acceptance and friendship that was relaxed and drama free.

Teacher II - CAP Tulsa, Eugene Field

(2021-11 - 2022-08)

Duties included being a floating sub, covering full days for absent teachers, various other duties as time permitted to help any and all teaching staff and office staff.
Earned Preschool CDA.
Helped maintain parent communication and engaged children in meaningful and thoughtful play.

Site Director - Champions, a division of Kindercare - Lanier Elementary

(2024-07 - 2025-06)

Providing before and after care at the school.

Administrative duties such communicating with school staff, ordering supplies and keeping toys and office supplies well stocked, managing monthly expenditures, planning parent involvement activities, keeping of financials for the site, and attending meetings in person and online.
I participated in the interview process and managed and supported my teachers including helping with difficult children as well as filling in as teacher if one of my staff was absent.
I daily organized the curriculum by age group and planned all lessons and activities for the staff to implement.
I submitted payroll for my staff and kept confidential files for staff and children.

Lead Teacher - Hutcherson YMCA Child Development Center

(2025-07)

I am the lead teacher for 15-24 month olds.

Guiding my TA.
Developing and implementing curriculum.
Managing class budget and supplies.
Maintaining private student information.
Preparing monthly newsletters as well as maintaining daily parental app communication with frequent photos.
I also teach naturally throughout the day while engaging the students in play based learning opportunities.
I greet the parent(s) and child by name at morning drop off and greet every child with pleasure and excitement.

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