Melissa Gomez
Summary
Motivated Child Development graduate of the University of La Verne that is passionate about helping children reach their full potential. I am looking to enhance my professional development in the early childhood education field and implement the knowledge I have gained this far. Building relationships and embracing diversity creates a bonded community with children and families, which I hope to be a part of at this institution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Pomona Fairplex Child Development Center
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to develop curriculum activities and adapt instructional materials based on children's needs and interests
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for up to 20 children ranging from three months to five years old during indoor and outdoor play with 3+ other teachers
- Maintained a clean environment by changing 10+ diapers daily and regularly sanitizing surfaces
- Promoted relationship-building through meaningful interactions with infants and toddlers working towards developmentally appropriate milestones
Little Legends Coach
Legends FC
11.2023 - Current
- Led a soccer practice session of up to 15 children ages three to four up to five sessions a week
- Enhanced children's gross and fine motor skills through engaging activities based on introducing the basic foundations of soccer
- Promoted problem-solving and collaboration by implementing creative games that encourage critical thinking and social-emotional interactions.
Practicum Student
Pomona Fairplex Child Development Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated five small-group math lessons on number sense, measurement, patterns, data, and geometry
- Engaged in one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs
- Read 5+ stories to small groups of 3-5 preschoolers using the dialogic reading strategy
- Completed a DRDP, ECERS, and Child Progress assessment
- Resolved emotional conflicts with children through patience and communication
- Implemented proactive behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement to keep students focused on tasks
Admissions
Raging Waters Los Angeles
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed and supervised long lines of people to maintain organization
- Resolved customer complaints and concerns
- Collaborated with a team of 20+ people to ensure a clean and safe environment
- Greeted and served 100+ customers a day at the entrance and rides
Practicum Student
Pomona Fairplex Child Development Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted a brief letter recognition lesson for three-year-olds encouraging student collaboration at the light table using tactile liquid-gel letters
- Completed a DRDP, ECERS, and Child Progress assessment
- Resolved emotional conflicts with children through patience and communication
- Implemented proactive behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement to keep students focused on tasks
- Learned and followed the center and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules
Education
Bachelors of Science Child Development - Early Childhood Education
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Diamond Ranch High School
Pomona05.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Quick learner
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt/Flexible
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Google Sheets
- Creative and Artistic
Certification
Standard CPR/AED & First Aid (adult, child, infant)
National Health and Safety Association - 05/2025
Grow with Google: Build Your Digital Skills - 10/2022
Bi-Literacy Seal in Sign Language - 05/2021
Affiliations
Member, Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society 10/2022
Member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society 10/2022
Student Engagement
University of La Verne Homecoming Event - "Kids Corner" Participant
La Verne, CA - 10/12/2024
- Created four different stations for 250+ children of all ages to participate in developmentally appropriate hands-on activities using natural materials including rock painting, wooden frame creations, and wooden shape painting
- Observed and recorded visual and written documentation of children's engagement and final product creations to monitor event success and participation over the course of six hours
- Collaborated with 10+ students along with the University of La Verne's event coordinator to set up tables, tents, and activity stations for the kids corner of the Homecoming event
- Engaged enthusiastically with children and their families to encourage activity participation, promote social interaction, communicate with families on different creative activities they can do at home and the importance of the activities to their children's development
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Pomona Fairplex Child Development Center
02.2024 - Current
Little Legends Coach
Legends FC
11.2023 - Current
Practicum Student
Pomona Fairplex Child Development Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
Practicum Student
Pomona Fairplex Child Development Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Admissions
Raging Waters Los Angeles
07.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelors of Science Child Development - Early Childhood Education
University of La Verne
High School Diploma -
Diamond Ranch High School
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