Diane Melo
Early Childhood
Chelmsford,MA
Summary
Dedicated early childhood education professional with a proven track record of creating nurturing and stimulating environments for young learners. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized instruction enhances the educational experience. A strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability fosters effective teamwork. Recognized for consistent performance and the ability to respond to evolving needs, ensuring the achievement of educational goals. Passionate about empowering children to reach their full potential through innovative teaching strategies and supportive interactions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Little Sprouts Child Care Center
02.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and social development.
- Led classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address individual needs effectively.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adapting teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes.
- Organized and facilitated engaging activities promoting creativity and physical development in children.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures, ensuring a secure environment for all children.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Implemented individualized instruction plans tailored to each student''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
- Streamlined assessment processes by implementing digital tools, reducing grading time and improving feedback quality.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily routines, fostering healthy peer relationships and improved behavior among students.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress, inform instructional decisions, and support overall academic growth.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in increased student comprehension and success.
- Built an inclusive classroom culture that embraced diversity and promoted respect for all individuals.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, informative newsletters, and hosting family events.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA12-2025
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Detail-oriented
- Proficient in computer applications
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Classroom management
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Computer proficiency
Certification
- First /Aid and CPR for Infants and Children Certified
- Licensed by the Department of Education and Care : Lead Teacher qualified Infants/Toddlers/Preschool/Director I and Director II
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Little Sprouts Child Care Center
02.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Merrimack College