Melissa Hicks
Sweetwater,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic lead teacher that brings nearly three years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player that is eager to work. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
EABC Kids Child Development Center
Athens
10.2021 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child's education.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, leading to improved teaching strategies across the daycare center.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into daily lessons.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
Office Manager
Main Street Studio Architects
Sweetwater, TN
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Entered job costing data from payroll records and supported payroll administration process.
- Handled various accounting transactions.
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN12.2019
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Safety awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Customer Service
- Office Management
- Organizational Skills
- Office Administration
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Bookkeeping
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Lead Teacher
EABC Kids Child Development Center
10.2021 - Current
Office Manager
Main Street Studio Architects
02.2019 - 03.2020
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Cleveland State Community College