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Melissa Parker

Lillington,NC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Harnett County Schools
Lillington, NC
10.2023 - Current
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
  • Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Adventures Under the Sun
Erwin, NC
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Performed general housekeeping duties such as tidying up classrooms after activities or cleaning up spills from lunchtime.
  • Read stories aloud to the children and discussed them afterwards to gauge understanding.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.

Teacher's Assistant

Harnett County Schools
Lillington, NC
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
  • Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
  • Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
  • Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.

Daycare Teacher

Leap of Faith Childcare Center
Coats, NC
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
  • Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.

Education

GED -

Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
01-2006

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology

Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • WPM 60
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Activity Planning
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Parent Communication
  • Activity Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Special Education
  • Safety Awareness
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • First Aid certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Harnett County Schools
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Adventures Under the Sun
08.2022 - 05.2023

Teacher's Assistant

Harnett County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022

Daycare Teacher

Leap of Faith Childcare Center
06.2019 - 03.2020

GED -

Central Carolina Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Central Carolina Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology

Central Carolina Community College

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