Melinda Tiopan
Columbia,TN
Summary
Dedicated and caring early childhood educator with 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
Calvary Christian Academy
08.2010 - 08.2022
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and worked with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Oversaw classrooms while teachers were on breaks, in meetings, or out sick.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Conducted tours for prospective preschool families.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Managed student tuition via Quickbooks.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
Preschool Teacher
Calvary Christian Academy
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Created fun, safe, and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation, newsletters, and formal conferences.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and preschool management.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Preschool Teacher
Kids Korner Learning And Enrichment Center
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Kids Korner Learning And Enrichment Center
08.2003 - 07.2005
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Made preparations for snack and nap times.
- Assisted with diapering and toilet training.
- Disinfected and sterilized surfaces and toys.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Education
27 Credits: General Education; 39 Credits - Early Childhood Education
West Valley College
Saratoga, CaliforniaSkills
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Parent and Student Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Fun and Engaging
- Creative
- Patient
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Team Player
- Technical Skills - Pages, Word, Gmail, Print Master, Quickbooks Intuit, Photocopying, Laminating, Office Phones
- Program Operations
Additional Information
Early Childhood Education Units include 6 credits in Adult Supervision
Served in church nursery with infants ages 0-24 months from 2016-2022
While a preschool teacher, parents would enroll their children in our program specifically so they could be in my class and have me as their teacher.
Timeline
Preschool Director
Calvary Christian Academy
08.2010 - 08.2022
Preschool Teacher
Calvary Christian Academy
08.2007 - 07.2010
Preschool Teacher
Kids Korner Learning And Enrichment Center
08.2005 - 07.2007
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Kids Korner Learning And Enrichment Center
08.2003 - 07.2005
27 Credits: General Education; 39 Credits - Early Childhood Education
West Valley College