Mary Melanson
New Gloucester,ME
Summary
- Excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults
- Experience working with students with special needs
- Demonstrated ability to treat all children with dignity and respect
- Strong organizational skills
- Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified
- Skilled at tracking student data and creating/designing tools for student success
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Accomplished early childhood educator with a proven track record in curriculum development and staff management, notably at Dovetail Preschool. Expert in creating safe, engaging learning environments, evidenced by over 150 hours of specialized training. Skilled in behavior management and CPR, demonstrating a commitment to both educational excellence and student well-being.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director/Lead Preschool Teacher
Dovetail Preschool
06.2022 - Current
- Develop a curriculum and program:
- Oversee staff: Staff management, interviewing and hiring
- Manage facilities: Ensure that the facility is safe and well-stocked
- This includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards, and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly
- Market the facility: Market and plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services
- Meeting up with parents and teachers:
Director/teacher
North Atlantic Montessori School
08.2018 - 01.2022
- I am currently the co-director of North Atlantic Montessori school duties include:
- Develop a curriculum and program:
- Oversee staff: Staff management, interviewing and hiring
- Manage facilities: Ensure that the facility is safe and well-stocked
- This includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards, and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly
- Market the facility: Market and plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services
- Meeting up with parents and teachers:
Toddler teacher
North Atlantic Montessori School
03.2019 - 08.2020
Lead Early Child Care Teacher
Smarties Child Care Center
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Leadership role in a classroom of toddlers aged 15 months to two years
- Responsible for classroom management, including observations, assessments, communication with parents, hands-on play, and curriculum planning
- Create detailed portfolios for each child, and base curriculum design on Maine's Early Learning and Development Standards
- Over 150 hours of training and certification provided through Maine Roads to Quality (MRQT), Maine's early care and education professional development network
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Hands Daycare and Learning Center
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Lead teacher for a class of children aged three to five
- Key responsibilities included behavior management, curriculum planning, observations and assessments
- Provided before- and after-school care to children in grades K-4
Intern
Falmouth Elementary School
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Completed a year-long internship in a Kindergarten classroom as part of the Portland Arts and Technology High School Early Childhood Certification program
Education
Some college - Early Childhood Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME05.2008
Falmouth High School -
Falmouth High School
Falmouth, ME06.2006
Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) -
Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS)
Portland, ME01.2006
Skills
- CPR
- CPR and First Aid
- Organizational skills
- Red Cross
- Behavior Management
- Experience Working With Students
- Toddler Care
- Special Needs
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Staff Management- CPR Certification
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Organizational Skills
- Red Cross Certification
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Experience Working with Students
- Toddler Care Expertise
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Management Skills
- Curriculum Development Experience
- Teaching Proficiency
- Childcare Experience
- Staff Management Skills- CPR Certification
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Organizational Skills
- Red Cross Certification
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Experience Working with Students
- Toddler Care Expertise
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Management Skills
- Curriculum Development Experience
- Teaching Proficiency
- Childcare Experience
- Staff Management Skills- CPR Certification
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Organizational Skills
- Red Cross Certification
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Experience Working with Students
- Toddler Care Expertise
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Management Skills
- Curriculum Development Experience
- Teaching Proficiency
- Childcare Experience
- Staff Management Skills
Certification
- CPR Certification, 07/01/23
- First Aid Certification, 07/01/23
- CDA, 07/01/23
Additionalinformation - Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults
- Experience working with students with special needs
- Demonstrated ability to treat all children with dignity and respect
- Strong organizational skills
- Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified
- Skilled at tracking student data and creating/designing tools for student success
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Director/Lead Preschool Teacher
Dovetail Preschool
06.2022 - Current
Toddler teacher
North Atlantic Montessori School
03.2019 - 08.2020
Director/teacher
North Atlantic Montessori School
08.2018 - 01.2022
Lead Early Child Care Teacher
Smarties Child Care Center
06.2016 - 08.2018
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Hands Daycare and Learning Center
06.2010 - 06.2015
Intern
Falmouth Elementary School
09.2005 - 06.2006
Falmouth High School -
Falmouth High School
Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) -
Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS)
- CPR Certification, 07/01/23
- First Aid Certification, 07/01/23
- CDA, 07/01/23
Some college - Early Childhood Education
University of Maine at Farmington
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