melissa barber
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Serendipity Day School, excelling in classroom management and fostering student-centered learning. Skilled in lesson planning and critical thinking, I effectively adapted strategies to enhance child development, ensuring meaningful experiences that support individual growth and collaboration with parents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Serendipity Day School
11.2016 - Current
- Planned and prepared meaningful experiences and activities based on the developmental needs of the children in the class.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress and adapted teaching strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to support individual student needs and development.
Kitchen Staff Member
S.A.F.E. House
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed food preparation and cooking processes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Oversaw inventory management, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Trained new kitchen staff on safety protocols and food handling best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service operations during peak hours.
- Monitored equipment functionality, reporting maintenance needs to prevent downtime.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients for enhanced flavor profiles.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA01-2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA08-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child development
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Teacher
Serendipity Day School
11.2016 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
S.A.F.E. House
06.2013 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Coastline Community College