Marie Officer
Baltimore
Summary
Dedicated community engagement and program coordination professional with experience in nonprofit operations, event management, and early childhood education. Proven ability to mobilize volunteers, develop creative programming, and build partnerships. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and emerging AI tools for data analysis and program development. Passionate about empowering families and strengthening communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Ridge Country Childcare
12.2023 - Current
- - Design and deliver creative projects and activities, manage a safe and inclusive classroom of 10+ students and collaborate with parents and other teachers.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Intern & Events Coordinator
United Way of Frederick County
03.2022 - 12.2023
- - Supported the Prosperity Center’s matched savings program, helping low-income families build assets and achieve homeownership.
- - Recruited and scheduled 50+ volunteers; delivered VITA tax preparation and financial literacy services.
- - Promoted to part-time Events Coordinator; planned and executed fundraising events and workshops that increased donor engagement.
Teaching Intern
Wonder School
06.2022 - 08.2022
- - Assisted lead teacher with art, music, and dance curriculum and supported after-school and summer programs in a multicultural environment.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
Towson, MD09.2024
Psychology (Transferred)
Hood College
Frederick, MD01.2023
Coursework in general studies
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD01.2020
Skills
- Program & Event Management: Volunteer recruitment, community outreach, fundraising, program logistics
- Education & Training: Curriculum development, classroom management, inclusive strategies
- Data & Digital Tools: Advanced Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, basic AI/automation tools, CRM systems
- Relationship Building: Cross‑cultural communication, donor & partner relations, bilingual (English & conversational Russian)
Accomplishments
- Promoted at United Way within 1 year for outstanding performance, advancing from intern to Events Coordinator.
- Expanded community impact by coordinating events and mobilizing 50+ volunteers to serve diverse populations.
- Directly assisted 100+ residents with free tax preparation (VITA) and financial literacy coaching, improving enrollment in savings programs.
- Increased classroom engagement by planning weekly projects that had to do with the lesson of the week.
- Enhanced parent comfortability through proactive communication.
- Cross-cultural experience teaching in Tel Aviv, Israel, supporting art, music, and dance activities for 30+ preschool students.
Certification
- 90-Hour Preschool Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Ridge Country Childcare
12.2023 - Current
Teaching Intern
Wonder School
06.2022 - 08.2022
Intern & Events Coordinator
United Way of Frederick County
03.2022 - 12.2023
Psychology (Transferred)
Hood College
Coursework in general studies
Hagerstown Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
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