Melissa Evans
Arnold,MO
Summary
Compassionate professional in childcare with proven ability to efficiently manage and complete tasks, ensuring both safety and engaging learning environments. Possess specialized skills in early childhood development, behavior management techniques, and activity planning. Excels at communication, empathy, and patience, fostering positive relationships with children and parents alike.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Webster Child Care Center
St Louis, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Invoicing Clerk
PTS Auto Carriers
Crystal City, MO
10.2015 - 02.2023
- Processed and sent invoices
- Leveraged billing systems and tools to prepare and distribute customer invoices based on billing criteria.
- Prepared, and reviewed for processing, wires, ACH payments and manual checks.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Imperial, MO
08.2007 - 04.2015
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Supervised and cared for children ages infant to school age.
- Helped prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
Arnold, MO
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Child Care Assistant
Meramec Child Care
Kirkwood, MO
08.1999 - 04.2005
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Maintained neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2005
Skills
- Billing and Invoicing
- Microsoft Office
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Charting and Recordkeeping
- Early Childhood Development
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Activity Planning
- Age-Appropriate Routines
Timeline
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Webster Child Care Center
03.2023 - Current
Invoicing Clerk
PTS Auto Carriers
10.2015 - 02.2023
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
08.2007 - 04.2015
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
06.2006 - 07.2007
Child Care Assistant
Meramec Child Care
08.1999 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri - St Louis
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