Melissa Jones
Cobleskill,New York
Summary
Superb Family Specialist strongly emphasizing domestic violence education and prevention. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention and parent-child conflict resolution. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Family Specialist
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
05.2019 - Current
- Enhanced family dynamics by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized service plans.
- Strengthened family relationships through tailored interventions and conflict resolution strategies.
- Improved communication within families by facilitating open discussions and teaching effective communication techniques.
- Reduced instances of child maltreatment with targeted prevention programs and parent education workshops.
Toddler Lead Teacher
Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center
05.2009 - 05.2019
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and sensory play into daily curriculum.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication and providing regular progress updates.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by modeling appropriate behavior and fostering respect among students.
- Improved student self-regulation skills through the implementation of consistent routines and clear expectations.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, identifying areas for growth and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Managed diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction and providing individualized support as needed.
- Fostered strong relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and engaging events.
- Ensured child safety by adhering to all regulatory guidelines and maintaining an organized, clean classroom environment.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to collaborate on curriculum planning, share resources, and discuss best practices in early childhood education.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and assessment practices to ensure their success in the role.
- Implemented research-based teaching methods within the classroom to optimize cognitive development for each child.
- Integrated multicultural content into daily lessons to promote diversity awareness among young learners.
- Assisted students with developing fine motor skills through targeted activities involving cutting, drawing, painting, or other manipulatives.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with current trends in early childhood education.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Infant/Toddler Coordinator
Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design a curriculum focused on the holistic growth of toddlers.
- Established a safe and nurturing environment for toddlers, fostering emotional security and confidence.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication and progress updates.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Served as a mentor to new Toddler Coordinators, sharing knowledge and experience for team success.
- Evaluated toddler progress periodically, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly for optimal growth.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Streamlined daily routines for efficiency, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and minimizing disruptions.
- Implemented creative play-based learning techniques for cognitive skill development and critical thinking abilities among toddlers.
- Adapted lesson plans according to varying developmental levels within the class, ensuring inclusivity for all children involved.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress and shared valuable insights during parent-teacher conferences.
- Upheld licensing standards consistently, contributing towards achieving accreditation and maintaining the program''s excellent reputation.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Waitress/Food Service Worker
Tony's Pizzeria
04.2004 - 04.2009
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices and improving overall team performance.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
- Complied with all company policies regarding uniform standards, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY05.2012
Skills
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Empathy Training
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Awareness
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Ethical Decision Making
- Child Development
- Case Management
- Goal Setting
- Child Abuse and Neglect Dynamics
- Foster Care Youth
Timeline
Foster Care Family Specialist
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
05.2019 - Current
Infant/Toddler Coordinator
Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center
05.2017 - 04.2019
Toddler Lead Teacher
Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center
05.2009 - 05.2019
Waitress/Food Service Worker
Tony's Pizzeria
04.2004 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Cobleskill
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