Melinda Daniels
Fort Myers
Summary
Dedicated, enthusiastic and expierienced individual with a passion for Early Childhood Education seeking a rewarding position where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to foster a positive learning environment for young children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
04.2025 - Current
- Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort toward academic goals.
- Boosted overall class performance by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Designed engaging curricular units aligned with state standards while incorporating real-world applications.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
Teacher
Step By Step Childcare Center Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2025
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Teacher
Little Sprouts Daycare
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
Minneapolis, MN05-2027
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Early literacy and numeracy instruction
- Assessment and progress monitoring
- Compassion
- Patients
- Empathy
- Effective communication
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
Timeline
Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
04.2025 - Current
Teacher
Step By Step Childcare Center Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2025
Teacher
Little Sprouts Daycare
05.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
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