MELISSA LAPESH
Omaha,NE
Summary
Talented mentor, and care provider offering 14+ years coordinating activities to promote intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection. Skilled at nurturing and providing inclusive environments rooted in curiosity and development. Effective communicator who partners with parents and children to achieve desired goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Lamb Preschool & Childcare
Omaha, NE
08.2021 - Current
- Develop social, emotional, and academic skills
- Promote spiritual, cognitive, and physical growth
- Build rapport with parents
- Curriculum creation and implementation.
Owner
Busy Bees Daycare
Omaha, NE
05.2012 - Current
- Provide ongoing guidance to new parents, while providing childcare
- Maintained flexible schedule that prioritizes convenience for parents
- Provide healthy meals and snacks and encourage good eating habits
- Engage children in safe, active, and mentally stimulating play sessions.
Benefits Specialist
C & A Industries
Omaha, NE
05.2007 - 04.2012
- Ensured employees made educated benefit selections
- Facilitated training events for the professional growth of our managers
- Developed processes for employee enrollment
- Served as a Payroll Specialist and go-to person for benefits
- Accomplished goals and addressed issues related to products and services.
Education
Associate of Science in Professional Studies -
Metropolitan Community College
01.2009
Skills
- Proficiently build relationships
- Recognize opportunities and obstacles
- Accomplished formal and informal leader
- Internal and external customer service
- Skillfully order/audit inventory and supplies
- Retail management and cash processing
- Efficient at scheduling staff
- Competently onboard & manage staff
Activities
- Zebra Pen Co. - Blog content creator, artist, and ambassador.
- VersaChalk - Artist and ambassador.
- Mother Earth Living Magazine - Blog content creator.
Training
- Early Learning Guildelines; Creative Arts, Science, Social & Emotional, Approaches to Learning, and Math (2022-24)
- Supervision of Children (2024)
- Safe With You: Safe Sleep for Infants/Abusive Head Trauma (2022)
- CPR & First Aid (2023)
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Lamb Preschool & Childcare
08.2021 - Current
Owner
Busy Bees Daycare
05.2012 - Current
Benefits Specialist
C & A Industries
05.2007 - 04.2012
Associate of Science in Professional Studies -
Metropolitan Community College