Melissa Apodaca
Great Plains Early Headstart
Riverton
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dynamic educator with expertise in classroom management and lesson planning. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment that supports children's emotional and cognitive growth.
Work History
Teacher
10 Months- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood development standards.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's learning goals and development.
Childcare Provider
7 Years 1 Month- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with developmental milestones.
- Facilitated group activities, promoting social skills and teamwork among children.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and behaviors.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in childcare and classroom management.
- Enhanced curriculum materials based on feedback to improve learning outcomes.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and self-expression.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
- Conducted regular assessments of child development, tailoring approaches to individual learning needs.
- Resolved conflicts among children, teaching them effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Increased parental satisfaction, providing detailed daily reports on child progress and activities.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive a conducive learning environment.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts sessions to stimulate children's creativity and motor skills development.
- Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Server
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, demonstrating strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Trained new servers on menu knowledge, customer interaction, and service protocols.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and accurate order fulfillment.
Staff Member
11 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team to streamline workflow and improve service speed.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and freshness.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, adhering to safety standards.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Cashier
1 Year- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints promptly.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer, ensuring balanced end-of-shift reconciliation.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on operational procedures and customer interaction protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall store presentation and merchandising standards.
- Identified opportunities for workflow improvements, contributing to enhanced service efficiency.
- Greeted customers entering the store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked a flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Automotive Technician
Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Child development assessment
Motivating students
Student engagement
Behavior management
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Certification
CPR/ First Aid Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Great Plains Early Headstart
07.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Childcare Provider
Red Wolf Child Care Center
03.2019 - 04.2026Read More
Server
Buffalo Restaurant
02.2018 - 03.2019Read More
Staff Member
Arbys Resturant
02.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Cashier
Eagles Uniform
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More
United Tribes Technical College
No Degree from Automotive Technician
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Chemawa Indian School
High School Diploma
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