Amalia Wollard
Melvin
Summary
Dedicated Head Start Teacher Assistant with strong skills in child development, curriculum planning, and behavior management. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and enhancing student engagement through effective teamwork and adaptability.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Headstart Teacher Assistant
Brady Elementary School
Brady, Tx
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Supported classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to facilitate daily activities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote social-emotional development.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Supported the Head Start program''s mission by participating in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings related to early childhood education best practices.
Laredo Taco Cook
Stripes Convenience Store
Big Lake, Tx
04.2013 - 08.2016
- Prepared and cooked a variety of food items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas, adhering to health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of fresh ingredients and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food production processes, enhancing efficiency during peak hours.
Correctional Counselor
GEO Group, Central Valley MCCF
McFarland, CA
05.2008 - 07.2012
- Developed individualized treatment plans for inmates, addressing behavioral issues and promoting rehabilitation.
- Conducted regular assessments of inmate progress, ensuring adherence to program goals and objectives.
- Helped inmates with their legal paperwork
- Maintained the barber shop and inmate barber shop workers
- Was responsible for inmate work assignments
- Conducted a committee with CDC for each inmate. This means that upon inmate arrival we (CDC and I) as a team would read the inmate their criminal record, and assign the inmate to the proper housing unit.
Correctional Officer
GEO Group / VVCF
Del Rio, Tx And Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
11.2003 - 02.2008
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain security and safety standards. Like search cells for contraband
- Conducted chow, medical line, count, observe detail duty inmates, visitation, suicide watch, segregation duty
- Conducted outside runs. Meaning, taking inmates to and from the court house and to hospital appointments.
- Conducted intake, fill out paperwork on receiving and releasing inmates into and from the facility.
- Conducted perimeter checks throughout the day or night.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Development
Howard College
San Angelo, TX11-2025
Certified Police Officer - Law
Del Rio Police Academy
Del Rio, Tx09-2003
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Child assessment
- First aid and CPR certified
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Supervising classroom activities
Accomplishments
- Achieved CDA Certificate by completing 120 college hrs with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified in CPR for children and adults, bloodborne pathogen certificate, cyber security certificate, suicide and prevention certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Headstart Teacher Assistant
Brady Elementary School
11.2021 - Current
Laredo Taco Cook
Stripes Convenience Store
04.2013 - 08.2016
Correctional Counselor
GEO Group, Central Valley MCCF
05.2008 - 07.2012
Correctional Officer
GEO Group / VVCF
11.2003 - 02.2008
CDA - Early Childhood Development
Howard College
Certified Police Officer - Law
Del Rio Police Academy