Melissa Strickland

**** ****** **** ***** *******, Texas, 76549 *254-***-*****

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Exceptionally talented individual with a verifiable track record in providing individualized care for all people, focusing on meeting all requirements that come with the job requirements. I demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgement in the performance of good job ethic. I am willing to learn more when needed.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

*Early Childhood Education *Safety Management *Activity Planning

*Operations Management *Interpersonal Communication

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oak Creek Academy Killeen, Tx

Teaching Assistant July 2018-June 2021

*Assist students with their daily work and duties.

*Organize a fun filled recess twice a day

*Help students pick up after themselves after meals or projects.

*Often encourage students when they are needing help.

*Often giving them praise.

*Taking notes on tasks that they have mastered or need help mastering

*Occasionally stepping in for the lead teacher.

Education Connection Killeen, Tx

Early Childhood Educator/Before-After School Teacher August 2017-June 2021

*Support Children’s emotional and social development, encouraging positive self-concept.

*Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical and mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

*Help students with life skills, personal skills, and social skills.

*Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

*Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental or health related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.

*Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor skill activities and safety.

*Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teaching training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Bella’s Daycare &Learning Center El Paso, Tx

Office Manager October 1999-November 2007

*Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with organization officials and staff members as necessary.

*Determine staffing requirements and oversee personnel processes.

*Plan and direct activities and coordinate with other department heads as required.

*Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and students’ behavioral/learning problems.

*Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs.

*Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records.

Education

NAMC-North American Montessori Center

Infant and Toddler certified teacher March 2021-February2022

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

BS: Special Education- May 2006

El Paso Community College, Valle Verde Campus, El Paso, Tx

AS: Child Development, May 2006

El Paso High School, El Paso, Tx

High School Diploma, May 1998

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