Melissa Caza
Auburn,NY
Summary
Bringing 6 years of experience assisting in various Head Start classrooms. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. As well as obtain classroom leadership skills and providing students with a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Aide
Cayuga Action Program
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Cleaned and maintained classroom space to promote environment conducive to students' success.
- Planned and directed classroom activities to support students' mastery of specific concepts and lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Traveling Head Start Aide
Cayuga Action Program
09.2019 - 09.2022
Head Start Substitute
Cayuga Action Program
04.2017 - 09.2019
Day Care Provider
In Home Child Care
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Front Office Manager
Mirbeau Inn & Spa
04.2000 - 09.2010
- Managed Front Desk Agents, Valets, Night Auditors, and assisted with House Keeping Staff
- Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Developed procedures to establish accurate and organized check-in and check-out processes.
- Monitored customer service trends and provided insights to management team for further improvement.
Education
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
CDA National Credential Program
Syracuse New York 06.2021
Travel And Tourism Associates Degree - Travel And Tourism
Southeastern Academy of Travel And Tourism
Kissimmee, FL04.2000
Skills
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Program Leadership
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Head Start Performance Standards
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Timeline
Head Start Aide
Cayuga Action Program
09.2022 - 08.2023
Traveling Head Start Aide
Cayuga Action Program
09.2019 - 09.2022
Head Start Substitute
Cayuga Action Program
04.2017 - 09.2019
Day Care Provider
In Home Child Care
09.2010 - 09.2015
Front Office Manager
Mirbeau Inn & Spa
04.2000 - 09.2010
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
CDA National Credential Program
Travel And Tourism Associates Degree - Travel And Tourism
Southeastern Academy of Travel And Tourism
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