Melinda McCarty
Prescott,AZ
Summary
Responsible worker I have done it all from working with kids to customer service, I am a quick learner and I am always on time. I always give a 100% to what I do.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Provider
Prescott YMCA
Prescott, AZ
05.2003 - 05.2026
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
Team Member
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
Prescott, AZ
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
- Handled day-to-day customer contact via phones, faxes, and emails.
Teacher's Assistant
Prescott Unified School District
Prescott, AZ
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZHigh School Diploma -
Prescott High School
05-2006
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
- Very Friendly
- Handles Money
- Fast learner
- Up for anything
- Reading Comprehension
- CPR and First Aid Trained
- Food Handler Card
- Professional Telephone Demeanor
Certification
- Certified ECE Advanced Certificate, Yavapai collage - 2017-2025
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Prescott Unified School District
07.2019 - 05.2023
Team Member
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
09.2014 - 07.2017
Child Care Provider
Prescott YMCA
05.2003 - 05.2026
Associate of Arts -
Yavapai College
High School Diploma -
Prescott High School