Melissa Bechtel
Rockwood
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
House Cleaner
Super Clean LLC
Woodhaven
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Disinfected kitchen utensils like cutting boards and knives after use.
- Replaced air freshener cartridges when necessary to maintain pleasant odors in the home.
- Swept patios or decks of debris or leaves with a broom or blower.
- Provided additional services upon request by customers such as laundry washing, folding, ironing or pet care.
- Transported trash bags to designated outdoor receptacles for disposal.
- Sanitized doorknobs, light switches and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Polished metal fixtures in kitchen and bathroom areas.
- Dusted furniture, window sills and other surfaces to remove dirt and cobwebs.
- Scrubbed walls with appropriate cleaning solutions to remove marks or stains.
- Cleaned bathrooms including toilets, showers and bathtubs, sinks and countertops.
- Washed windows inside and outside as needed.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Swept, mopped, vacuumed and polished floors of all types.
- Cleansed kitchen appliances such as microwaves, stoves, dishwashers.
- Washed and dried dishes to maintain clean and orderly kitchen.
- Organized, cleaned and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to tidy and eliminate daily germs.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
Preschool Teacher
Riverside Learning Center
Riverview
06.2003 - 06.2018
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Observed children to record development.
Education
Child Development Credential - Teaching
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI04-2004
Skills
- Cleaning techniques
- Disinfection practices
- Laundry services
- Time management
- Customer service
- Safety awareness
- Task prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Housekeeping
- Teamwork
- Cleaning methods
- Childcare support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
House Cleaner
Super Clean LLC
01.2018 - 09.2019
Preschool Teacher
Riverside Learning Center
06.2003 - 06.2018
Child Development Credential - Teaching
Wayne State University