Melanie Fernandez Lara
Murrieta
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with a strong foundation in student engagement and effective communication. Experience in implementing behavioral strategies and monitoring student progress. Ready to contribute to a collaborative team focused on enhancing student success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Substitute Teacher
Catalyst Kids
Menifee
10.2024 - Current
- Supported lead teachers in classroom management and lesson delivery.
- Facilitated small group discussions, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to sustain positive classroom environment.
- Monitored student progress, providing actionable feedback to teachers to support individualized learning.
- Collaborated with staff to foster a safe, inclusive atmosphere for students.
- Assisted in lesson preparations and organized materials, ensuring smooth daily activities for effective instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Attended parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress.
Babysitter
Caregiver Services Inc.
Temecula
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Maintained clean, organized environment to enhance children's safety and comfort.
- Assisted with homework and educational activities to promote learning.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary needs.
- Supervised children during playtime and activities for safe engagement.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate games and creative projects.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's daily activities and needs.
- Coordinated outing schedules, ensuring smooth transitions and maximizing engagement in activities.
- Monitored children's behavior to ensure a positive atmosphere at all times.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Maintained constant vigilance while supervising multiple children to ensure their safety.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Child Care Careers Services Preschool
Riverside
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported individual learning needs by providing one-on-one assistance.
- Collaborated with staff to design and implement engaging educational experiences that catered to diverse learning styles.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Monitored student behavior, facilitating conflict resolution among peers to promote a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Supervised children during playtime, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a clean learning space.
- Restocked classroom supplies to ensure a well-prepared learning environment.
Education
B.A. Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2027
High School Diploma -
Vista Murrieta High School
Murrieta, CA05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Mount San Jacinto
Temecula, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Teaching strategies
- Individualized instruction
- Student engagement
- Student progress tracking
- Behavioral strategies
- Instructional support
- Health and safety
- First aid and CPR certified
- Time management
- Study skills development
- Social-emotional support
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Teacher support and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Babysitter
Caregiver Services Inc.
09.2025 - 12.2025
Assistant Substitute Teacher
Catalyst Kids
10.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Child Care Careers Services Preschool
07.2024 - 10.2024
B.A. Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Vista Murrieta High School
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Mount San Jacinto