Melissa Camacho
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative Educator with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging literacy lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Support Teacher
Blenman Elementary School
03.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Climbing Tree Community School
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement cross-curricular projects, fostering a comprehensive learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, supporting their involvement in their child''s education.
- Addressed individual student needs by implementing differentiated instruction strategies and tailoring lesson plans accordingly.
Lead Extended Day Teacher
St. Mark's Early Learning Center
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Created mindful and developmentally appropriate weekly schedules for children ages 3-4
- Maintained a clean and safe classroom environment
- Followed the school's mitigation policies
- Created a safe and age appropriate routine for children in the extended day program.
- Used my early childhood experience to help support children through their individual journey.
- Communicated with parents through a strength based approach
- Expanded social and emotional learning through empathetic language
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2018
General ED High School Diploma
City High School
Tucson, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Knowledge of Arizona Early Learning Standards (AzELS)
- Leading young children in interactive group activities
- Acting as a team player
- Effective commutation skills (verbal and written)
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution and analytical capability
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Continuous Improvement
- Proficient in the use of a computer
- Self-Disciplined Individual
- Curriculum Analysis and Implementation
Timeline
Educational Support Teacher
Blenman Elementary School
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Climbing Tree Community School
09.2021 - 03.2023
Lead Extended Day Teacher
St. Mark's Early Learning Center
03.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pima Community College
General ED High School Diploma
City High School