MELANIE CREECH
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 3 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Dedicated educator provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Teacher
Learning Well
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the classroom, promoting a respectful learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Enhanced safety awareness in students through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Assisted school administration in developing safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
- Monitored student performance closely through regular assessments, providing timely feedback to both students and parents.
- Adapted instructional approaches based on individual student needs, enhancing comprehension of complex EHS topics.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary EHS curriculum, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
- Increased student participation by creating interactive and engaging lesson plans tailored to various learning styles.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Mentored new EHS teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective teaching.
- Employed differentiated instruction techniques for diverse learners, ensuring equitable access to course content.
Server/food prep/cashier
The Red Shed
03.2014 - 06.2017
- I had to assist in cleaning the restaurant as well as helping prepare food for the day
- We all basically helped wherever there was a need in the restaurant
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Aiken County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Assist teachers in a paraprofessional position or substitute teacher position
- Worked closely with students in 4k-First grade
- Helped teachers by copying papers for classes or laminating papers
Chiropractor Assistant
Aiken Chiropractic
04.2001 - 08.2002
- Greeted patients, take them into exam room, administer therapy, take x-rays or whatever the doctor needed me to do
Teller
Palmetto Federal Bank
03.1992 - 02.1993
- Cash or deposit transactions, count currencies, interact with customers
Education
High school or equivalent -
Skills
- Windows
- Phones
- Customer Service
- Chemical safety
- Training delivery
- Maintaining safety
- Safety awareness
- Individualized support
- Arts and crafts
- Behavioral modeling
- Developmental needs
- Coordinating schedules
- Mediation
- Managing supplies
- Children's literature
- Child's CPR certified
- Managing activities
- Social-emotional learning
- Child assessment
- Safety and supervision
- IEP creation
- Language development
- Restocking supplies
- Problem-solving skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Social skill development
- Outdoor activities
- Professionalism
- Teaching techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Professional Development
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Curriculum Development
- Motor Skill Development
- Basic First Aid
- Storytelling
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Plan activities
- Toileting and feeding
- Calm and patient
- Support emotional needs
- Child Safety Procedures
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Alabama Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
EHS Teacher
Learning Well
05.2020 - 08.2023
Server/food prep/cashier
The Red Shed
03.2014 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Aiken County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Chiropractor Assistant
Aiken Chiropractic
04.2001 - 08.2002
Teller
Palmetto Federal Bank
03.1992 - 02.1993
High school or equivalent -
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