Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Melanie  Albertson

Melanie Albertson

Monticello ,KY

Summary

Dedicated professional with a proven track record at The Children's Learning Tree, enhancing classroom engagement and safety through effective supervision and learning support. Excelled in regulatory compliance and oral communication, significantly improving caregiver relations. Skilled in both team leadership and individualized instruction, achieving notable improvements in student development and operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

The Children's Learning Tree
07.2024 - Current
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.

In Home Babysitter

Self Employed
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Reviewed and followed parent directions for children's care.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.

Part Time Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Hatchery Worker

Cobb-Vantress Strawberry Hill
12.2014 - 09.2021

Cleaning

  • Use a high pressure hose to clean and sanitize equipment in the chick room
  • Wash and pad empty chick boxes
  • Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers
  • Keep the work area clean and organized

Moving eggs

  • Move eggs from storage to incubation machines
  • Transfer eggs from the incubator to the hatching machine
  • Grade eggs for quality

Caring for chicks

  • Stack, push, and lift boxes of chicks
  • Transfer hatched chicks from trays to chick boxes
  • Count out the correct number of chicks for each box section
  • Provide chicks to other workers for debeaking, grading, and sexing

Monitoring

  • Monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters
  • Follow the fogging schedule

Education

HS Diploma - General Education

Monticello Independent High School , Monticello, KY
06.1996

Skills

  • Supplementary instruction
  • Classroom restocking
  • Learning support
  • Safety and supervision
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Parent and caregiver relations
  • Oral communication

Timeline

Assistant Teacher - The Children's Learning Tree
07.2024 - Current
Part Time Assistant Manager - Dollar Tree
07.2022 - 03.2023
In Home Babysitter - Self Employed
01.2022 - 06.2024
Hatchery Worker - Cobb-Vantress Strawberry Hill
12.2014 - 09.2021
Monticello Independent High School - HS Diploma, General Education
Melanie Albertson