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MELISSA FOSTER

Cicero,IN

Summary

Attentive Receptionist with excellent work ethic and positive demeanor. Polished in attending to phone calls and updating calendars and schedules. Organized and dedicated with several years of hands-on experience in customer service roles.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Turtle Pond Childcare Services
Cicero, United States
10.2013 - 11.2022
  • Communicated effectively with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and address any concerns
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to ensure a calm and organized environment
  • Established and maintained a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure each child received the necessary support and resources to succeed
  • Facilitated successful transitions between activities and lessons, maintaining child's engagement and interest.

Daycare Director

Applied Behavior Center for Autism
Indianapolis, United States
05.2010 - 09.2013
  • Developed and maintained good relationships with colleagues, administrators, and parents
  • Established and maintained a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.

Instructional Assistant

Hamilton Heights School Corp
Arcadia, United States
08.2001 - 02.2006
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to students with special needs, resulting in improved academic performance
  • Developed and implemented strategies to meet the individual needs of special education students
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty, resulting in improved classroom morale.

Education

Presidential Scholar -

Purdue University West Lafayette
05.1990

Diploma -

Hamilton Heights High School
05.1988

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication Skills
  • Creativity
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

Extracurricular Activities

County Coordinator/Leader/Volunteer, Special Olympics, Indianapolis, 06/01/94, 09/01/21, I was an essential part of Special Olympics Indiana for more than 25 years, winning many awards including outstanding coach, and state family of the year. I've made and kept many friends with intellectual disabilities.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Camping
  • Art
  • Grandchildren

Affiliations

I enjoy nature and spend most weekends camping with my husband.

I'm an artist. I love paints, especially watercolor.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Turtle Pond Childcare Services
10.2013 - 11.2022

Daycare Director

Applied Behavior Center for Autism
05.2010 - 09.2013

Instructional Assistant

Hamilton Heights School Corp
08.2001 - 02.2006

Presidential Scholar -

Purdue University West Lafayette

Diploma -

Hamilton Heights High School

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