Melanie Gomez-Leal
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Experienced After-School Counselor with a record of success in maintaining children's health, safety and wellbeing. Collaborates smoothly with staff and parents to promote academic growth and optimal social relations. Focused on continuous professional development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Counselor
YMCA Of Greensboro
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated after-school activities contributing to individual student growth and development.
- Built productive, lasting connections with individual students.
- Supported general education, special education and English language learners in unique personal challenges.
- Counseled individuals and small groups of children, focusing on personal, social and emotional growth and development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Family Nanny
Grimes Family
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Assisted in children's development of bilingual abilities in Spanish through immersive conversation and activities.
Teacher's Assistant
South Elementary
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Associate of Science -
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC08.2022
High School Diploma -
Person Early College
Roxboro, NC05.2022
Skills
- Attendance Recordkeeping
- Classroom Supervision
- Student Evaluation
- Lesson Plan Development
- Conflict Resolution
- First Aid Certification
- Parent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership Abilities
- Patience and Empathy
- CPR Certification
- Team Leader
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 13 staff members.
- Bronze Leadership Medal from UNCG
Certification
- CPR and First-Aid Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
After-School Counselor
YMCA Of Greensboro
02.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
South Elementary
09.2021 - 05.2022
Family Nanny
Grimes Family
05.2020 - 07.2023
Associate of Science -
Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Person Early College
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