Melanie Swain
Preschool Teacher
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Preschool Teacher
River City Christian Preschool
Rancho Cordova, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Assisted and supervised 6 children through entire school day.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paradise Senior High School
Paradise, CA 08.2001 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
American River College
Sacramento, CA 01.2021 - Current
Skills
Basic clerical knowledge
Student records management
Mother of 4 children
Child development
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Certification
Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Basic Pest Management in the school and child care setting
10-2022
Preschool Teacher
River City Christian Preschool
09.2022 - Current
Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter
09-2022
General Mandated Reporter
09-2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
American River College
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Paradise Senior High School
08.2001 - 06.2005