Jessica Melendez
North Bergen,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Head Teacher with extensive experience at Green House Preschool and Prime Time Early Learning Center, excelling in early childhood education and fostering inclusive learning environments. Proven ability to mentor teachers and enhance parent-teacher relations, leading to improved student engagement and academic success. Passionate about social-emotional learning and individualized curriculum implementation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teacher
Green House Preschool And Kindergarten
04.2018 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Guided meaningful classroom discussions, encouraging students to delve deeper into subject matter and develop critical thinking skills.
- Customized educational materials based on individual student needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences for all.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Head Teacher
Prime Time Early Learning Center
07.2008 - 08.2017
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, promoting holistic understanding of various subjects among students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted administrators in enhancing courses, leading to enhanced student learning experiences and improved test scores.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher Assistant
River School
09.2001 - 07.2008
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges.
- Assisted in developing effective classroom management strategies that fostered an inclusive community where all students felt valued and respected.
Education
No Degree - Clinical Child Psychology
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Mentoring teachers
- Early childhood education
- Social-emotional learning
- Inclusive education
- Student evaluations
- Curriculum implementation
- Motivating students
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Prime Time ELC staff in October 2010.
Certification
- CDA Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Teacher
Green House Preschool And Kindergarten
04.2018 - Current
Head Teacher
Prime Time Early Learning Center
07.2008 - 08.2017
Teacher Assistant
River School
09.2001 - 07.2008
No Degree - Clinical Child Psychology
Hudson County Community College
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