Ida M Melendez
Bristow,VA
Summary
Resourceful Day Care Provider with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Daycare Provider
Mother’s Touch
Bristow, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as enrollment paperwork processing resulting in efficiency improvements.
- Treated basic first aid needs such as cleaning and bandaging minor cuts.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques promoting peaceable resolutions among peers during disagreements.
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction, and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Offered early language exposure through story time sessions fostering literacy skills.
- Administered nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
- Organized engaging arts and crafts projects to foster creativity and fine motor skills among the children.
- Cultivated a sense of community within the daycare through collaborative projects involving both children and families involved in our program.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Lake Ridge Elementary
Woodbridge, VA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Health and Safety Training
- Leadership Qualities
- Health and safety
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Friendly and Respectful
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Special Needs Care
- Billingual (Spanish-English)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Daycare Provider
Mother’s Touch
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Lake Ridge Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2018