MELINDA GODWIN
Tampa,FL
Summary
Early childhood educator with a strong background in classroom support, age-appropriate instruction, and social-emotional learning. Brings careful communication, flexibility, and collaboration with co-teachers and parents to support student growth, routines, and differentiated learning needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Candy Associate
Dillon Candy Company
Boston, Ga
12.2024 - 06.2026
- Supported customer service duties, managing phone and in-person communication with customers, executing retail merchandising, arranging product displays, processing register transactions, handling cash, and maintaining inventory control.
- Corrected price discrepancies in shipping charges, enhancing billing accuracy.
- Oversaw accounts receivable process, facilitating timely invoicing and payment collection.
- Maintained company calendar, tracking employee time off, recurring appointments, and subscriptions.
- Coordinated annual maintenance tasks for company equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
Tampa, FL
08.2008 - 05.2024
- Assisted co-teacher during classroom activities and delivered curriculum through age-appropriate creative methods aligned with educational and emotional needs of all students.
- Facilitated student engagement and understanding by supporting learning across all subjects.
- Collaborated with parents during conferences to address student progress and concerns, fostering a strong home-school connection.
Library Assistant/ P.E. Teacher
St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
Tampa, FL
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Coordinated with Athletic Director to implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities targeting gross motor and fine motor skill development.
- Supported library education for students from Pre-K to 8th grade by facilitating learning activities and resource access.
- Collaborated with librarian to enhance library programs and boost student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
01-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer engagement
- Sales techniques
- Inventory management
- Organization and time management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication and collaboration
- Positive attitude and flexibility
INTERESTS
Reading, Family time, Yard work, dancing
Timeline
Retail Candy Associate
Dillon Candy Company
12.2024 - 06.2026
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
08.2008 - 05.2024
Library Assistant/ P.E. Teacher
St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
08.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix