Melany Vasquez
Hillside,IL
Summary
A dynamic educator with a proven track record, excelling in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in lesson planning and conflict resolution, I foster student engagement and success, implementing effective assessment tools to close achievement gaps. Bilingual, I enhance communication and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Lakeshore Schools
12.2017 - 06.2025
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
Front Desk Receptionist
LA Fitness
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
Cashier
Nuts on Clark
11.2013 - 02.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Care
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2024
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Teacher training
- IEP support
- Emotional support
- Curriculum alignment
- Bi-lingual
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Lakeshore Schools
12.2017 - 06.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
LA Fitness
04.2017 - 11.2017
Cashier
Nuts on Clark
11.2013 - 02.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Care
City Colleges of Chicago
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