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Melissa Peters

Ballston Spa,New York

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

In-Home Nanny

The New England Nannies (Reed Family)
06.2024 - Current

• Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities (e.g., sensory play, reading, arts and crafts).

• Planned and prepared nutritious, allergy-conscious meals for the children and perform light housekeeping to maintain an organized living space".

• Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

• Work with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.

• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.

• Met with parents about daily activities, posting developments and issues.

• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.

In-Home Nanny

New England Nannies
10.2021 - 11.2024
  • Provided nurturing care and supervision for children in a safe, engaging environment.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to promote learning and growth.
  • Coordinated daily routines, including meal preparation, playtime, and nap schedules.
  • Fostered strong relationships with families through effective communication and collaboration.

Teaching Assistant

Achievements
03.2019 - 09.2021
  • Facilitated classroom activities and supported student engagement through interactive learning techniques.
  • Collaborated with educators to develop instructional materials tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Assisted in evaluating student performance, providing feedback to enhance academic outcomes.
  • Led small group sessions to reinforce key concepts and foster collaborative learning environments.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.

Teaching Assistant

Center for Spectrum Services
09.2017 - 02.2021
  • Led small group sessions to reinforce key concepts and foster collaborative learning environments.
  • Mentored new teaching assistants, sharing best practices for effective classroom management and student support.
  • Implemented strategies to improve student participation and motivation during lessons and activities.
  • Coordinated communication between teachers, students, and parents to ensure a supportive educational experience.
  • Worked with special needs children from the ages to 3 to 12.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Jordan High School
West Jordan, UT

Skills

Strong work ethic

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Toddler engagement techniques
  • Early childhood education
  • Professionalism and discretion
  • Effective communication techniques
  • Safe driving record
  • Infant care expertise
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Creative play ideas
  • Sleep training methods
  • Language development support
  • Age-appropriate activity planning
  • Child development
  • Patience and tact
  • Special needs experience
  • Meal preparation
  • Educational support
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Safety awareness
  • First aid
  • Family support
  • Household management
  • Special needs care
  • Newborn care
  • Problem-solving
  • Child supervision
  • Housekeeping and cleaning
  • Child safety
  • Good decision making
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Instilling healthy habits

Reliability and punctuality

Toddler engagement techniques

Early childhood education

Effective communication techniques

Potty training support

Infant care expertise

Safe driving record

Nutritional meal planning

Creative play ideas

Sleep training methods

Age-appropriate activity planning

Language development support

Patience and tact

Special needs experience

Positive reinforcement techniques

Meal preparation

Educational support

Safety awareness

First Aid and CPR

Family support

Outdoor activities

Household management

Activities planning

Newborn care

Dependable and responsible

Timeline

In-Home Nanny

The New England Nannies (Reed Family)
06.2024 - Current

In-Home Nanny

New England Nannies
10.2021 - 11.2024

Teaching Assistant

Achievements
03.2019 - 09.2021

Teaching Assistant

Center for Spectrum Services
09.2017 - 02.2021

High School Diploma -

West Jordan High School
Melissa Peters