Melanie Silva
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Skilled multitasker with a superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with a hardworking and resourceful approach. Great recommendations were earned by providing individualized care and leading exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust. Always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
06.2022 - Current
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Volunteer
Community Action Stops Abuse CASA
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Completed weekly tasks in stores to assist organization.
Work Study Student
Eckerd College Beach Volleyball Team
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
- Assisted coaches and athletes with special tasks on a daily basis.
- Built and maintained excellent personal relationships through timely responses to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Utilized social media sites to recruit new students and athletes.
- Used social media to promote events and build an audience.
- Assisted with unloading and loading athletes' laundry items.
Teacher's Assistant
High School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2026
Skills
- Routine management
- Activity Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Childcare
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Licensed driver
- Multilingual
- Organization and Multitasking
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
- Increased parents' happiness by taking on additional chores and relieving burdens.
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
- Cared for 3 children ages 1, 4 and 8.
- Achieved a higher audience through effectively helping with social media.
Relevant Coursework
- Perspectives in Mental Health
- Psychology Statistics
- Sensation and Perception
- Human Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Volunteer
Community Action Stops Abuse CASA
03.2024 - 05.2024
Work Study Student
Eckerd College Beach Volleyball Team
09.2023 - 05.2024
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
06.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
High School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University