Melissa Dickson
Wimberley,Texas
Summary
Early Childhood Teacher +25 years experience seeking employment to utilize my knowledge in early childhood development, hands-on preschool practice and a creative approach to learning, along with a friendly, compassionate and loving personality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Havenwood Nature School
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted and supervised 13 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Implemented Reggio Emilia principles to promote self-expression and creativity in young children, encouraging the use of art, music and movement as forms of communication.
- Developed project-based learning that responded to the interest and the needs of the children, fostering collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Preschool Teacher, Director and Owner
Mighty Munchkins Childcare and Preschool
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Owned and operated a childcare facility that was licensed for 15 children and 3 employees
- I was the lead teacher for the Preschool 4 to 5 year old class, developed the educational program and standards, hired and trained new staff members, supervised staff and children, established policies, met with parents and staff to discuss student progress and addressed any problems, established budgets and fees for the program, ensured facility was maintained, clean and met all the rules and regulations
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Ensured each student was socially, emotionally and academically prepared for Kindergarten
- I prepared the curriculum helping each student reach their full potential
- I used a skill based curriculum which combines skill-based learning across9 different learning domains
- While providing a safe, nurturing home like environment while children feel comfortable and can focus on learning
Lead Preschool Teacher
Morning Star Christian School
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Ensured a welcoming, safe, organized and clean classroom, provided assessments of each child's progress and communicate with the parents about child's development, created curriculum to prepare the children for kindergarten, watch for signs of emotional or other developmental problems, supervised assistants/volunteers, and meet the educational, developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs of each individual child
Preschool Teacher, Director and Owner
Mighty Munchkins Childcare and Preschool
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Owned and operated a childcare facility that was licensed for12 children and2 employees
- I also taught the Preschool4 to5 class, developed the educational program and standards, hired and trained new staff members, supervised staff and children, established policies, met with parents and staff to discuss student progress or addressed any problems, established budgets and fees for the program, ensured facility was maintained, clean and met all the rules and regulations
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, ORRoosevelt High School
Portland, OR06-1994
Skills
- Strong Leadership Qualities
- Communication and Instructional Skills
- Mediator
- Problem Solver
- Works well with others
- Dependable and Highly Motivated
- Creative teaching strategies
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Havenwood Nature School
11.2023 - 10.2024
Preschool Teacher, Director and Owner
Mighty Munchkins Childcare and Preschool
01.2018 - 09.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Preschool Teacher
Morning Star Christian School
01.2009 - 01.2017
Preschool Teacher, Director and Owner
Mighty Munchkins Childcare and Preschool
01.1998 - 01.2009
Early Childhood Care And Education
Central Oregon Community College
Roosevelt High School
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