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Mary Danielle Gittings

Ebensburg

Summary

Passionate professional with over 10 years of experience in child development, specializing in behavioral interventions and building rapport. Committed to creating nurturing learning environments that foster growth and skill acquisition.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavioral Technician

Journey center
Altoona
09.2025 - Current
  • Implemented interventions through the behavior and skill acquisition plans.
  • Work one-on-one with clients with disabilities. I help teach the children in my care to develop skills they'll need for their future.
  • Building rapport and a professional relationship with each child.
  • Providing self-regulation and everyday life skills.

Associate Infant teacher

Kids First Child Developement Centers
Altoona
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for infant developmental milestones.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.
  • Assisted in daily activities promoting social and emotional growth.

On Call Floater

Kids First Child Development
Altoona
03.2023 - 06.2025

Provided lunch breaks for each staff member, and took over their room for the time being.

I worked closely with each child and built strong relationships with the children for years.

  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Babysitting

Many different families from Kids First
Altoona/Hollidaysburg
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Providing weekend babysitting for toddlers from Kids First and from certain families.
  • Kelsey Sweeney: 814-706-6416.
  • Developed trusting relationships with both parents and children through consistent interaction throughout babysitting engagements.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Associate Toddler Teacher

Kids First Child Development Centers
Altoona
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Worked closely to nurture, support, teach, and protect children.
  • Practiced providing each child with aid in overcoming challenging emotions through example and practice.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and concerns.
  • Guided toddlers in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning.

Daycare Teacher

Treasured Times Daycare
Ebensburg
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Led a toddler-preschool age classroom, fostering early learning and development through structured play and educational activities.
  • Created and implemented lesson plans tailored to each individual child's learning styles and stages of development.
  • Worked closely with parents to provide care and guidance.

Before and After School Assistant

Kids First Center
Altoona
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Supervised children during before and after school activities.
  • Made sure every child made it to class and was picked up from class.
  • Monitored children's behavior, addressing conflicts as needed.
  • Provided support for individual students who may need extra attention due to behavioral or academic concerns.
  • Checked attendance records each day to ensure accuracy of information provided by families regarding absences.

Vacation Bible School Volunteer

Holy Name Church
Ebensburg
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • A week full of daily activities that included learning songs, arts and crafts, social games, reading stories, and creating memories with children surrounding God.
  • Led group discussions on biblical stories and values with participants.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - social service assistant

Penn Highlands / Penn State Altoona
Altoona / Ebensburg
05-2025

Skills

  • Over 10 years of childcare experience with ages from birth to school age, specializing in early childhood ages, and expertise in child development and age-appropriate learning strategies
  • Being a leader isn't new to me; I have been a leader for children of all ages
  • I enjoy de-escalating behaviors because I built the confidence over the years
  • I have particular knowledge about how children behave at certain levels of development and how to shape better, appropriate behaviors using my degree in learning about development and behavior reduction
  • My experience with behaviors before ABA makes this job a perfect match
  • Provided a positive and engaging space to learn and grow
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with families
  • Experience in both daycare and home settings
  • Certified in first aid and CPR for all ages
  • Passionate about fostering a nurturing and educational environment

Timeline

Registered Behavioral Technician

Journey center
09.2025 - Current

Associate Infant teacher

Kids First Child Developement Centers
06.2025 - 09.2025

On Call Floater

Kids First Child Development
03.2023 - 06.2025

Babysitting

Many different families from Kids First
01.2022 - 03.2025

Associate Toddler Teacher

Kids First Child Development Centers
01.2021 - 03.2023

Before and After School Assistant

Kids First Center
01.2020 - 04.2020

Daycare Teacher

Treasured Times Daycare
08.2017 - 07.2020

Vacation Bible School Volunteer

Holy Name Church
07.2014 - 07.2017

Associate of Applied Science - social service assistant

Penn Highlands / Penn State Altoona
Mary Danielle Gittings