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
Mesa, AZ
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
Mesa, AZ
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
Mesa, AZ
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
Mesa, AZ
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
Mesa, AZ
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
Mesa, AZ
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
Mesa, AZ
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, AZAssociates of Arts -
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZSkills
- 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