Melinda F. Butler
Ogden
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Great work ethics, dependable, hard working.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant/Toddler Teacher, Early Head Start
Davis County School District
Farmington, UT
10.2018 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Child Care Coordinator
Davis County School District
Farmington High School, UT
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
- Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Childcare Coordinator
Davis County School District
Northridge High School
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Implemented balanced schedules of age-appropriate learning, rest and play.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
- Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Davis County School District
Farmington, UT
08.2006 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Health Clinic
Davis County Health Department
Farmington, UT
10.2004 - 08.2006
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
- Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
- Audit schools for all immunizations records.
- Issue and mail recall immunization cards.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Weber State University
Ogden, UT09.2009
Skills
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Emergency Procedures
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Foundational Knowledge
- Positive Reinforcement
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Infant/Toddler Teacher, Early Head Start
Davis County School District
10.2018 - Current
Child Care Coordinator
Davis County School District
05.2018 - 10.2018
Childcare Coordinator
Davis County School District
09.2015 - 05.2018
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Davis County School District
08.2006 - 08.2015
Health Clinic
Davis County Health Department
10.2004 - 08.2006
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Weber State University