Melissa Battle-Cotto
Simpsonville,SC
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. Proactive and caring worker with 15+ 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Toddler Teacher
Foundation Early Learning
Simpsonville, SC
09.2019 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Working with groups from 2- 10 years old or One-to One
- After school teacher
- STEAM group project
Community Inclusion Assistant
Cooke Center For Learning And Development
New York, NY
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
- Providing one-to-one or small group training at the work site.
- Assist in developing short term and long term goals for student placement.
- Independent Travel Training
- Model appropriate work –related behaviors
- Developing a plan for moving the student towards independent function
- Assist the students in social integration and self-advocacy skills
- Taking them to their internship sites
- With ages 15-21
Paraprofessional Aide
Cooke Center For Learning And Development
New York, NY
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Supervise an individual student or small group of students during specific activities as directed by the classroom teacher and/or consultant teacher or site administrator as per the teacher's lesson plan.
- Demonstrate patience, flexibility and initiative in working with all students.
- Assist in transitioning students from one activity to another.
- Assist with the organization of materials used for initial and ongoing assessments.
- Assist with the observations of students to determine their learning style and needs.
- Work with individual students or groups of students during specific activities as determined by the supervisor.
- Assist in creating activities for students with the support of the professional members of the team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCHigh School Diploma -
Walton High School
The Bronx, NY06.1999
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Lesson Planning
- Time Management
Timeline
Head Toddler Teacher
Foundation Early Learning
09.2019 - Current
Community Inclusion Assistant
Cooke Center For Learning And Development
08.2010 - 06.2017
Paraprofessional Aide
Cooke Center For Learning And Development
08.2009 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Walton High School
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