Melanie Rodriguez
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Early Childhood Education Professor with 15 years of experience in research, teaching, and directing. Work hard to continue to learn and adapt to various teaching styles for children and adult learners. Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Development Coordinator
Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles
04.2024 - Current
- Work in close collaboration with the Registry Director and Registry Program Manager to coordinate with training organizations to develop strategies and approach for training organizations, trainers, and ECE Workforce members to use the Registry for PD initiatives and programs.
- Support training organizations with increasing Registry participation of ECE practitioners, support approved training organization trainers and staff, and promote training participation, tracking, and reporting.
- Follow up with stakeholders and guide process towards completion of shared goals, including using the Registry to post, track, and report on training participation.
- Develop (write and edit) training and technical assistance materials in collaboration with Registry team members, including e-newsletters, training modules, and user guides.
- Provide ongoing technical assistance and help desk support to training organizations, trainers, and training participants.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR
Theoria Technical College
04.2024 - Current
- Teach Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses online/in class as required
- (Child Growth and Development, Infant and Toddler, Cognitive development, and Music/Movement)
- Grade all course assignments and keep track of student attendance
- Deliver effective and engaging instruction that meets course objectives and student learning outcomes as set out in the curriculum
- Follow processes, policies, and procedures for all forms of assessments from the college
- Participate in campus-level and organization-level meetings and events
- Evaluate and assess students throughout the term
- Complete all paperwork and administrative/teaching/program tasks effectively and in a timely manner
- Comply to College polices and procedures
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSOR ASSISTANT
Theoria Technical College
03.2024 - Current
- Assist professor in two ECE courses a semester
- Grade all course assignments
- Keep track of discussions and student participation
- Communicate with students throughout the semester with questions or concerns regarding their grades or concerns about the course subject
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR INTERN
College Of The Canyons
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Apart of 2023-2024 FIT program
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques
CENTER DIRECTOR/PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Grand Central Collective Preschool
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Licensed Preschool Program alongside owner
- Staffed classrooms
- Conducted Interviews
- Managed Payroll and Timesheets
- Enrolled children and families into program
- Ensure program was up and running successfully with over 30 enrolled children and families before my contract was over
CENTER DIRECTOR/SITE SUPERVISOR
Volunteers Of America
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw preschool facility to ensure that children have a safe and fun environment to learn and socialize with others
- Staff Management
- Budgeting
- Oversaw Desired Results Developmental Profile and all Head Start reports
CENTER DIRECTOR/SITE SUPERVISOR
Child Care Resource Center(CCRC)
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversaw preschool facility to ensure that children have a safe and fun environment to learn and socialize with others
- Staff Management
- Budgeting
- Oversaw Desired Results Developmental Profile and all Head Start reports
CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP
Los Angeles Valley College
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Child Development 42 Child in Diverse Society
- Foster students' commitment to learning by connecting course materials to broader themes occurring in field
- Develop and deliver engaging lectures to undergraduate students
- Write course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and articles
LEAD TEACHER/TEACHER/SUBSTITUTE
Walt Disney Preschool
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed strong, lasting relationships with parents and children
- Fostered warm, nurturing, and safe environment for learning
- Observe, evaluated and documented children's performance, behavior
- Social development and physical health
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities
- Worked with children from 0-5 years old
- Communicated with parents, teachers and administration on a daily basis
AIDE/TEACHER
Joyce's Toluca Lake Preschool
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Supported the lead teacher with curriculum
- Supervised all children inside and outside of the classroom
- Prepared the lesson plan and activities that were set by the lead teacher
- Maintain tidiness of the classroom
- Communicated with parents, teachers and administration on a daily basis
CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP
Pacific Oaks College - Pasadena
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Child Development Adolescent Development
- Foster students' commitment to learning by connecting course materials to broader themes occurring in field
- Develop and deliver engaging lecture to undergraduate students
- Write course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
Education
Master of Science - Child Development
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
12.2015
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA06.2014
Skills
- Team Development
- Family Relations Expertise
- Coaching and Training
- Course planning
- Extensive knowledge on Early Childhood Education
- Organized and detailed
- Class Instruction
- Assignment Grading
- Curriculum Development
- Program Management
Certification
- California Program Director Permit
- Director of Preschool Certificate
- CPR and First Aid
- Lead/ Master Preschool Teacher Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Development Coordinator
Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles
04.2024 - Current
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR
Theoria Technical College
04.2024 - Current
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSOR ASSISTANT
Theoria Technical College
03.2024 - Current
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR INTERN
College Of The Canyons
08.2023 - 08.2024
CENTER DIRECTOR/PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Grand Central Collective Preschool
01.2023 - 11.2023
CENTER DIRECTOR/SITE SUPERVISOR
Volunteers Of America
05.2020 - 08.2021
CENTER DIRECTOR/SITE SUPERVISOR
Child Care Resource Center(CCRC)
10.2019 - 02.2020
CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP
Los Angeles Valley College
01.2018 - 06.2018
CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP
Pacific Oaks College - Pasadena
01.2017 - 06.2017
LEAD TEACHER/TEACHER/SUBSTITUTE
Walt Disney Preschool
10.2015 - 06.2018
AIDE/TEACHER
Joyce's Toluca Lake Preschool
10.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Valley College
- California Program Director Permit
- Director of Preschool Certificate
- CPR and First Aid
- Lead/ Master Preschool Teacher Certificate
Master of Science - Child Development
University of La Verne
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