MELISSA CENICEROS
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and project management skills, thriving in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining high-quality standards. Recognized for a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Committed to driving results through collaboration and innovative problem-solving strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Right Start Employment Group
02.2023 - Current
- Assist each in completing child-led activities to promote growth.
- Monitor underperforming students and develop plans with parents.
- Provide diverse hands-on activities to improve critical thinking skills
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve and assist
Preschool Teacher
Skyline Child Development Center
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Personal Shopper
Instacart
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing any issues or concerns promptly, maintaining a positive reputation as a Personal Shopper.
Child Care Assistant
Nena Daycare
05.2004 - 01.2019
- Assist with every need
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
- Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
Student Teacher
Southwestern College Child Development Center
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chula Vista High School
Chula Vista, CAAA - child development
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, Ca01.2018
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Effective under pressure
- Clear communicator
- Proactive approach to tasks
- Adaptable teaching professional
- Proficient in technology
- Multifaceted instructional approaches
- Certified in food handling and CPR
- Innovative thinking
- Practical learning experience
- Student-focused strategy
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Positive mindset
- Collaborative mindset
- Structured learning environment
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Documentation management
- Encouragement techniques
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Right Start Employment Group
02.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Skyline Child Development Center
11.2021 - 08.2022
Personal Shopper
Instacart
03.2019 - 10.2020
Student Teacher
Southwestern College Child Development Center
06.2016 - 08.2017
Child Care Assistant
Nena Daycare
05.2004 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Chula Vista High School
AA - child development
Southwestern College
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