MELISSA KELLUM
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BOTHELL, WA 98021
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Lake Washington Technical College Early Learning Center 4/08 – 8/13/10
Specialist II
• Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate lesson plans and daily activities
incorporating the center’s goals and objectives.
• Supervise and interact with children ages 1 5 in indoor activities such as science, language,
circle and music and outdoor activities including large motor and playground games.
• Communicate with parents about curriculum, individual progress, developmental growth
and the parent board, a resource for parents that includes lesson plans, classroom objectives
and parenting materials.
• Observe and record children’s behavioral and developmental progress.
• Assume the responsibility of the children when the Specialist III is not in the room
including sole supervision at the end of the day.
• Direct and provide guidance to the Early Childhood Education lab students.
• Supervise meals and snack time training children in self help skills such as feeding
themselves and serving their own milk or water.
• Clean and close the classroom in preparation for the next day’s activities.
Issaquah School District After School Care 1/08 – 4/08
Childcare Assistant
• Supervised and interacted with children ages 5 11 years in a variety of activities including
art, large motor, computer time and snack time
• Assisted children with homework in all subjects.
• Communicated with parents about children’s afternoon in care.
• Closed class and prepared for the next day.
Home Depot 12/07 04/08
Cashier
• Greeted and helped customers with their purchases.
• Counted cash drawer at beginning and end of shifts daily.
• Helped with loss prevention.
• Took cash and made change for customers.
• Processed credit card, cash and check payments.
• Handled customer returns.
• Helped with loss prevention.
Early World Montessori 12/99 8/07
Teacher Assistant
• Oversaw the classroom by making sure that it is running smoothly and that children are on
task.
• Worked with children on a one on one basis on the work of their choice.
• Led story circle twice a day, in charge of selecting the books, answering children’s
questions and responding to their comments.
• Supervised children on the playground. Ensured a safe environment and led games.
• Prepared educational and creative materials for the teacher including matching cards, books
and bulletin boards.
• Problem solved with children when there was a conflict and provided discipline when
necessary.
• Closed school every evening including walk thru of building and setting the alarm.
Provided sole supervision of children for last hour of day.
• Supervised fieldtrips to various locations during the school year and summer time.
Mervyn’s 09/98 09/99
Cahier/Salesperson
• Greeted and helped customers with their purchases.
• Counted cash drawer at beginning and end of shifts daily.
• Helped customers on the sales floor.
• Took cash and made change for the customers.
• Processed credit card, cash and check payments.
• Responsible for restocking department through out my shift.
• Handled customer returns.
Tully’s Coffee 01/98 09/98
Barista
• Greeted and helped customers
• Ground and brewed coffee
• Made espresso drinks
• Took inventory of sales floor
• Helped open and close store at beginning and end of day
Boehm’s Candies 06/93 12/97
Cashier/Salesperson
• Greeted and helped customers with their purchases.
• Kept sales floor stocked and clean.
• Counted cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts.
• Helped customers on sales floor.
• Took cash and made change for customers.
• Processed credit card, cash and check payments.
• Handled customer returns.
Volunteer Work
Eastshore Unitarian Church 9/02 6/03
Sunday School Teacher
• Planned and taught lessons from the lesson book for children ages three and four using
various formats including reading, singing, felt boards, puppet shows and discussion.
• Supervised and provided guidance for children during circle, art projects, free play and
snack time.
Certifications
CPR and First Aid
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EDUCATION
Lake Washington Technical College: AAS Degree, Magna Cum Laude in Early
Childhood Education