Melena Lindsey
Clemmons,NC
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Jenkins Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Childcare Network
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Server
Stoked WoodFired Pub
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Front Line Crew Member
Breakfast Time
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided amazing customer service by greeting customers and quickly fulfilling orders and requests.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Used value-added suggestive-selling techniques to generate additional sales.
- Assisted guests with product knowledge and promotional information upon request.
Fulfillment Specialist
Amazon Warehouse
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Accepted, processed, and filled orders quickly and accurately.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Sales Associate
Cato Fashions
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products, and services information.
- Ticketed items with pricing and markdowns and restocked sales floor according to merchandising plan.
Summer Camp Supervisor/After-School Counselor
Jerry Long Family YMCA
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Created and coordinated staff schedules, daily activity schedules and field trips maintaining proper staff levels for all activities.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Assisted in coordinating, planning and direction of daily activities for participants aged 11 to 14, working within set budget.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - IT Web Technologies
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC04.2021
Skills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curriculum
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- MS Office
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveCareer advancementTimeline
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Jenkins Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
04.2023 - 09.2023
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Childcare Network
09.2021 - 12.2022
Server
Stoked WoodFired Pub
12.2020 - 09.2021
Front Line Crew Member
Breakfast Time
01.2020 - 01.2021
Fulfillment Specialist
Amazon Warehouse
11.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Cato Fashions
12.2018 - 10.2019
Summer Camp Supervisor/After-School Counselor
Jerry Long Family YMCA
06.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science - IT Web Technologies
Forsyth Technical Community College
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