Melissa Gomez
Lyford,TX
Summary
Detail oriented Administrative Professional with experience in School and Education-based environments supporting student services, family communication, and record keeping. Skilled in office administration, data entry, and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with program and district standards. bilingual with strong communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Clerk
Lyford Elementary- Lyford CISD
Lyford, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated communication between staff, parents, and students to facilitate smooth information flow.
- Maintained an organized and clean office environment to boost staff productivity and overall morale.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and events, optimizing resource allocation for school activities.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes, improving overall office efficiency and support to educational programs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Child Nutrition Worker
Lyford Elementary- Lyford CISD
Lyford, TX
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted in menu planning and nutritional analysis of food offerings.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies.
Family Service Advocate
U.M.O.S. Head Start
San Benito, TX
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely follow-up with each case.
- Developed strong relationships with community resources to facilitate referrals and access to services.
- Documented all interactions and interventions accurately for case records.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of children and families to determine needs and services required.
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Program
Brownsville, TX
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Patrolled various locations within facility to locate safety and security hazards such as unlocked doors, tampered windows and broken pipes.
- Collaborated with various departments and social services to implement and develop plans for various activities.
- Provided behavior management counseling to youth clients on one-on-one and group basis by teaching coping techniques and adaptive behavior.
- Conducted intake services by completing necessary paperwork, providing youth with overview of program services and placing youth into shelters and facilities.
Center Director/Bilingual Family Service Worker
Neighbors In Need Of Services Head Start
Santa Rosa, TX
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Promoted childcare programs by attending outreach events, conducting public relations, and developing and distributing advertisement materials.
- Conducted staff reviews, evaluations, meetings and training sessions to build successful team.
- Facilitated assessments of students with behavioral and emotional needs to assist parents in finding appropriate resources.
- Recruited, hired and managed ongoing development and support to teachers and center staff.
Teacher Aide
Neighbors In Need Of Service Head Start
Sebastian, TX
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Assessed student performance and diversified approaches to meet individual student needs.
- Assigned classwork and homework to enhance student understanding and study habits.
- Prepared engaging lectures to help students explore foundational and advanced topics.
- Maintained open communication with student caregivers through parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
House Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc
Harlingen, TX
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff to promote a team-oriented environment.
- Responded promptly to emergency cleaning situations, efficiently organizing teams for quick resolution.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical premises to identify areas needing attention or improvement.
- Facilitated a positive guest experience by ensuring all areas met cleanliness standards consistently.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of janitorial staff to ensure clean, orderly, and well-maintained facilities.
Education
No Degree - Childcare And Development
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX12-2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Levelland High School
Levelland, TX05-1997
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Time management abilities
- Task prioritization
- Active listening
- Professionalism
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Written communication
- Community resources
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Family support
Certification
- Notary Public #133805907 Date achieved: 2022-07-29
- Renewal Date: 2026-06-06
- Certificate of Proficiency Childcare and Development (Texas Southmost College) Date achieved: 2018-12-15
- Professional Development Associate Preschool CDA
- Professional Development Associate Infant/Toddler CDA
- Professional Educational & Management Training Licensing & Certification/Organizing Center Structure
- National Head Start Association Site Leader Credential
- National Head Start Association Family Service Credential
- Food Handler Certified/First Aide/CPR
LANGUAGES
Spanish, Bilingual
Timeline
Office Clerk
Lyford Elementary- Lyford CISD
11.2025 - Current
Child Nutrition Worker
Lyford Elementary- Lyford CISD
10.2025 - 11.2025
Family Service Advocate
U.M.O.S. Head Start
09.2024 - 09.2025
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Program
07.2023 - 08.2024
Center Director/Bilingual Family Service Worker
Neighbors In Need Of Services Head Start
02.2020 - 07.2023
Teacher Aide
Neighbors In Need Of Service Head Start
02.2016 - 02.2020
House Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc
01.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Levelland High School
No Degree - Childcare And Development
Texas Southmost College