Melinda Yunker
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Professional educator with a proven track record in nurturing young minds and promoting ethical values. Adept at creating inclusive, interactive, and age-appropriate instructional materials. Focused on team collaboration and adapting to meet the evolving needs of the classroom environment, while maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sunday School Teacher
Crossview, Redeemer TriCities and Quinault Baptist
01.2014 - Current
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and creative teaching methods.
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Adapted lessons to ensure relevance and interest, keeping students engaged and motivated.
Teen Youth Leader
Quinault Baptist Church
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Engaged in consistent and meaningful development conversations.
- Initiated and coordinated special events for the study group, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among participants.
- Encouraged attendees to apply scriptural principles in their daily lives, leading to positive personal transformations among group members.
Essentials Tutor
Classical Conversations
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Developed weekly lessons plans using the Classical Conversation Essential material to teach students ages 9-12 and their parent.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Taught grammar, sentence diagramming, and writing program (IEW).
- Practiced ELA and math concepts weekly through games, lectures, and in-class exercises.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve personal academic goals, leading to a sense of accomplishment and increased motivation.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and able to contribute.
Foundation Tutor
Classical Conversations
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Developed lesson plans to teach children ages 5-12weekly Classical Conversation material including art techniques and history, music theory, history facts, presentation skills, science, and geography.
- Managed scheduling and communication with clients to ensure efficient allocation of resources and effective delivery of services.
- Fostered strong relationships with both students and parents, creating a supportive environment conducive to academic success.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Registered Dietitian
King County Public Health
09.2001 - 10.2006
- Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
- Optimized clinical workflow by maintaining detailed documentation and efficient communication with colleagues.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
- Mentored junior dietitians, fostering a collaborative work environment that facilitated professional growth and development.
- Conducted food demonstrations to educate clients on meal preparation techniques, improving adherence to dietary guidelines.
- MSS and WIC programs
- Organized staff and community events to promote healthy habits
Education
No Degree - Dietetic Internship
Keene State College
Keene, NH06-2000
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06-1999
Skills
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Patience and tolerance
- Learning strategies
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
Commission of Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian ID #893127
Dec 2001-present
Timeline
Teen Youth Leader
Quinault Baptist Church
12.2022 - 12.2023
Essentials Tutor
Classical Conversations
09.2016 - 04.2019
Sunday School Teacher
Crossview, Redeemer TriCities and Quinault Baptist
01.2014 - Current
Foundation Tutor
Classical Conversations
09.2013 - 04.2016
Registered Dietitian
King County Public Health
09.2001 - 10.2006
No Degree - Dietetic Internship
Keene State College
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Seattle Pacific University
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