Meilani Corona
1605 North Visscher Tacoma,WA
Summary
Passionate youth-care worker with 7+ years of experience working with children and teenagers. Experienced in developing and facilitating plans for social, emotional, educational, physical and recreational development of all youth - especially those at risk.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Youth Employee/Teen Late Night Staff
Metro Parks Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
06.2019 - Current
- Worked with youth at city park implementing summer learning activities and providing meals to kids 18 and under, cleaned up park, enforced park rules and safety.
- Directed information/ resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness for meals and shelter.
- Working Teen Late Nights throughout school year and summer
- Improved long-term outcomes by modeling positive behaviors, attitudes and life choices.
- Set up equipment and materials required for daily activities and special events.
- Developed engaging activities and games for children to promote social interaction.
- Handled basic communications and operational tasks with minimal oversight.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, assessed injuries and administered first aid.
- Greeted and introduced new campers to staff and other campers.
- Followed safety, sanitization and food handling guidelines.
- Informed customers of ingredients and allergens to support sensible menu choices.
- Fostered safe environment where mentees felt comfortable discussing personal issues or concerns.
School Aged Childcare Lead
Prime Time Extended Learning Center
10.2018 - Current
- Nurtured well-rounded students by instilling school values.
Planned and revised curriculum and staff plans for center.
Experienced in opening and closing center.
Reviewed staff plans for using SEL/YPQA.
Supervised children, redirected behavior, and supported their emotional well-being.
Collaborated with staff to create lesson plans and schedules.
Fostered safe, welcoming environment and address safety hazards.
Took attendance and set up materials for daily activities.
Assisted children with homework and served meals/snacks.
Observed children's behaviors and contributed curriculum ideas.
Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities.
Maintain clean, organized, safe environment.
Administered first aid, gave medication, and ensured safety policies.
Communicated positively with children, parents, and staff.
Participated in professional development to improve skills.
Modeled responses and reinforced good behavior in children.
Created age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
Minimized spread of germs through cleaning and sanitizing.
Attended trainings for continued professional development.
Implemented classroom management strategies.
Babysitting/Summer Nanny
Local Families
06.2015 - Current
- Watching youth 0 to middle school. Duties can include preparing meals, diapering and potty training, working on language, arts and crafts, and keeping the children safe.
- Built positive relationships with parents and maintained regular schedule of babysitting jobs with many referrals.
- Babysat children while parents went on special trips and attended events.
- Read to children as part of bedtime routines.
- Implemented set schedules for mealtimes, baths and bedtimes.
Toddler Teacher/Floater Teacher
Precious Times Daycare
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked as float staff as well with infant to school age.
- Preparing breakfast snack in the mornings, as well as cleaning/closing of the center.
- Provided basic care for children by feeding, changing diapers and hand washing.
- Putting children down for scheduled nap-times.
Implemented the center's learning curriculum while creating fun, interactive experiences.
Substitute Teacher/Float
Children's Museum Of Tacoma - The Muse Daycare
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked as substitute/float, helping support teachers in classrooms for breaks, sick days, and other fill-ins.
- Duties included supervising and interacting with children in classrooms and helping maintain the teacher to child ratio safely, cleaning and closing classrooms.
- Became well versed in their licensing procedures to help support safety and flow of center.
Server
Cheer's West
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Service industry job, waiting and bussing tables, cleaning restaurant, restocking supplies and condiments, friendly customer service.
- Processed credit card transactions, gift cards and cash payments.
- Entered orders into computer system to coordinate with kitchen staff.
- Demonstrated hospitality and customer service while managing multiple tables.
- Followed Food Safety laws, obtaining Food Handler's card.
- Frying food when cook's went home.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Created and assigned interactive lesson plans for basic early learning skills.
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards for daily care of children.
- Coordinated interactive activities to meet physical, emotional and social needs of children.
- Applied knowledge of early childhood development to evaluate student learning needs and promote growth.
- Provided basic care for children by feeding, changing diapers and grooming.
- Implemented learning curriculum while creating fun, interactive experiences.
- Monitored children's progress and discussed challenges with parents and caregivers to foster open communication.
- Kept parents informed of child's progress with detailed notes.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay updated on early childhood education best practices.
Substitute/Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Worked as substitute traveling to different centers from Kitsap-Pierce county.
- Worked float position - working with ages infants to school age.
- Became an assistant and then lead toddler teacher.
- Recorded daily activities, progress and incidents for director and parent review.
- Read stories and played age-appropriate games with children in care.
- Maintained safe, nurturing environment for children under care.
- Monitored overall cleanliness of childcare facility, adhering to health department guidelines.
- Facilitated nap-time routines for younger children according to individual needs.
Student/ Teacher Mentee
Careers In Education - Classroom Experience
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Attended a small high school college credited class which teaches students the careers in Education.
- Mentored a Kindergarten teacher 2-3 days out of the school week and helped as a teacher's aide.
- Observed classroom management techniques and discipline strategies employed by lead teacher.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
- Learned about managing classroom records and student assessments.
Preschool Volunteer
Ready!ForKindergarten-South Kitsap School District
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Supervised large groups of children for free age appropriate workshops designed to get young students ready for kindergarten
- Adapted activities to meet diverse needs of all children in group setting.
- Created safe, nurturing environment for children to play and grow in.
Child Development/Early Childhood Education Student
Wee Wolf Preschool - South Kitsap High School
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Studied and learned about basic child development for first year, then moved onto ECE/Preschool course.
- Planning, preparing, implementing, cleaning and evaluating lessons for young children.
- Collaborated with other student teachers to share best practices and teaching strategies.
- Assisted with supervising students during lunchtime, recess, field trips, and other extracurricular activities.
- Set instructional and learning goals for classroom lessons.
- Assisted with daily observations and child evaluations.
- Planned and delivered lessons under teacher supervision to build student understanding of Early Childhood Education.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard, WA06.2014
Skills
- Skills include problem-solving, adaptability, resourcefulness, quick learning, and ability to work well in team and as lead
- Maintains CPR/Bloodborne pathogens trainings, First-Aid, annual STARS trainings and other professional development
- Well versed knowledge of cultural competency, behavior &classroom management, trauma informed care/mental health support, crisis intervention, and social emotional learning and development for youth 0-18
Timeline
Summer Youth Employee/Teen Late Night Staff
Metro Parks Tacoma
06.2019 - Current
School Aged Childcare Lead
Prime Time Extended Learning Center
10.2018 - Current
Toddler Teacher/Floater Teacher
Precious Times Daycare
12.2017 - 07.2018
Substitute Teacher/Float
Children's Museum Of Tacoma - The Muse Daycare
09.2017 - 12.2017
Server
Cheer's West
08.2017 - 11.2017
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
10.2016 - 06.2017
Babysitting/Summer Nanny
Local Families
06.2015 - Current
Substitute/Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2015 - 10.2016
Student/ Teacher Mentee
Careers In Education - Classroom Experience
10.2013 - 06.2014
Preschool Volunteer
Ready!ForKindergarten-South Kitsap School District
09.2012 - 12.2013
Child Development/Early Childhood Education Student
Wee Wolf Preschool - South Kitsap High School
09.2012 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
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