Melissa Castro
Rocky Point
Summary
Motivated and Compassionate worker with 4+ years of experience working with adolescence. Very patient when working with people that need assistance. Motivated and friendly worker with a flexible schedule and willing to work weekends. Work collaboratively with team members and provide excellent communication when needed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Float
The Children's Community Head Start Program
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared classroom, organizing and distributing instructional materials for lessons
- Supervised individual and group activities for safety and focus
- Supervised children to maintain classroom safety
- Prepared and served meals and snacks to meet children's nutritional needs
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces to prevent germ spread.
Family Babysitter
self-employed
01.2019 - Current
- Created nurturing, safe environments for children to help them develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually
- Directed children away from dangers and led indoor and outdoor activities
- Regulated the schedules of my children in order to strike a balance between rest, learning, and play
- Assisted children in learning how to complete small tasks that were appropriate for their age.
Office Assistant
Castro Tree Services & Landscaping
06.2017 - 01.2023
- Make appointments and keep track of them on a calendar
- Maintain contact with clients and business associates
- I'm in charge of file organization and management
- Created and updated logs, Invoices, and proposals.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
St. Joseph's University
08-2025
Associate of Science - Psychology
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY01.2023
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-tasking
- Adaptability
- Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Positivity
- Motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Cleaning
Education
true,other
Timeline
Float
The Children's Community Head Start Program
09.2023 - Current
Family Babysitter
self-employed
01.2019 - Current
Office Assistant
Castro Tree Services & Landscaping
06.2017 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Psychology
Suffolk County Community College
Associate of Science - Psychology
St. Joseph's University
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