Melissa Carson
Roseville,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate preschool teacher with 15 years of experience fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Adept at creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans that engage children in creative play, promote cognitive and social development, and build foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and emotional intelligence. Skilled in observing, assessing, and responding to individual student needs to ensure personalized growth and learning. Strong communicator with a commitment to building positive relationships with both children and parents, and a proven ability to collaborate with staff to create an inclusive and supportive classroom. Passionate about providing a safe, enriching environment where children can explore, learn, and develop a love for education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
05.2016 - Current
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly
- - Make weekly phone calls to parents regarding the children's performance of the week
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and share best practices for classroom management
- Responsible for creating weekly curriculum for Cadence Academy
- - Create and maintain day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for students
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
Preschool Teacher
Rocklin Academy Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Interview potential employee appointments, and key all newly appointed documentations into the system
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth
- Constant face-to-face interaction with parents
- Responsible for the collection and processing of monthly warrants for the after school program
- Established positive relationships with students and families
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to meet needs of young learners
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
Education
BA - Deaf Studies
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA01.2014
AA - Liberal Arts, Deaf Studies
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA01.2010
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Safety awareness
- Gross motor skills development
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
05.2016 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Rocklin Academy Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2016
AA - Liberal Arts, Deaf Studies
Sierra College
BA - Deaf Studies
Sacramento State
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