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Melanie Senn

Mesa,Arizona

Summary

Eager professional ready to re-enter the workforce and use my skills, education, life experiences, and passion for learning to make a positive impact in the lives of students in my community.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Homeschool Teacher/ Household Manager

Senn Household
03.2002 - Current
  • Manage family schedule, household responsibilities and all emotional, physical, social, and academic needs of our 4 children for the past 21 years
  • Perform cleaning and organization duties.
  • Coordinated meals for all family members with focus on catering to dietary restrictions.

Foster Care Provider

HRT Foster Care
08.2013 - 12.2018
  • Accurately documented behaviors, appointments, medications, growth and challenges for 3 female children ages 16, 5 and 1 year old
  • Communicated with all members of the child's team including DCS case manager, licensing worker, biological parents, lawyers, counselors, judges, and school staff
  • Acquired over 70 training hours and education in the areas of foster parenting, trauma sensitive parenting, child development, and caring for medically complex children.
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.

Instructional Aide

Field Elementary School- Mesa Public Schools
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Instructed small group of 2nd graders in math, reading, and spelling as directed by classroom teacher.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher

Self-Development Charter School
08.2001 - 03.2002
  • Lesson planned, instructed and evaluated a diverse group of 20 students.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

2nd Grade Teacher

Jefferson Elementary School- Mesa Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
  • Lesson planned, instructed, and evaluated a diverse group of 20 students in a Title I school.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

2nd Grade Teacher

Hale Elementary School- Mesa Public Schools
09.1999 - 05.2000
  • Lesson planned, instructed, and evaluated a diverse group of 21 students.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

Temporary Floral Helper

Leisure World Floral
02.1997 - 02.1997
  • Understood basics of floral products, care and handling and plant and flower identification.
  • Unloaded trucks and placed product in appropriate storage area.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Cleaned flowers as instructed by owner.
  • Produced a few arrangements as guided by head florist for Valentine's Day.

Temporary Customer Service/Holiday Gift Wrapper

Allen Edmonds Shoe Company
11.1993 - 02.1994
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and offered to personally wrap packages.
  • Provided very high level of service to all customers by employing effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Assisted customers by helping to choose appropriate gift wrapping materials.
  • Assisted manager with inventory and pricing.


Apartment Life Coordinator

Apartment Life
08.2002 - 10.2006
  • Increased resident socialization through implementation of wide range of fun, educational and family-oriented activities.
  • Coordinated holiday decorating of facility, garnering help of residents and volunteer staff.
  • Collaborated closely with residents, using effective communication to better understand favorite activities.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Associates of Arts -

Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Skills

  • Computer Skills

Certification

Standard Teaching, K-8 Renewal in Process

Timeline

Foster Care Provider

HRT Foster Care
08.2013 - 12.2018

Instructional Aide

Field Elementary School- Mesa Public Schools
01.2010 - 05.2010

Apartment Life Coordinator

Apartment Life
08.2002 - 10.2006

Homeschool Teacher/ Household Manager

Senn Household
03.2002 - Current

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher

Self-Development Charter School
08.2001 - 03.2002

2nd Grade Teacher

Jefferson Elementary School- Mesa Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001

2nd Grade Teacher

Hale Elementary School- Mesa Public Schools
09.1999 - 05.2000

Temporary Floral Helper

Leisure World Floral
02.1997 - 02.1997

Temporary Customer Service/Holiday Gift Wrapper

Allen Edmonds Shoe Company
11.1993 - 02.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Arizona State University

Associates of Arts -

Mesa Community College

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