Melissa Rideaux
Houston,TX
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Private Family Client
08.2024 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
- Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child''s needs.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
Driver/Deliverer
Uber
02.2018 - Current
- Ensured timely transportation of individuals and materials to specified destinations.
- Managed time effectively to enhance productivity.
- Coordinated orders and managed passenger interactions efficiently.
- Earned prestigious five-star recognition.
Overnight Nanny
Private Family Client
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured smooth transition between daytime and nighttime routines by effectively communicating with daytime caregivers or parents about pertinent information from previous shifts.
- Collaborated with parents to develop customized care plans, taking into account individual child personalities, routines, and preferences.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as nightmares or sicknesses in order to help children feel safe and comforted throughout the night.
- Maintained open communication with families regarding any updates or changes in the child''s health, behavior, or emotional state during overnight shifts.
- Offered educational support as needed by assisting with homework assignments or providing guidance on various subjects based on the child''s interests.
Manager/Site Director
Kidventure
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Overseeing the sites needs and addressing concerns
- Daily payroll reporting
- Creating, revising, and teaching structured curriculum to children and staff
- Training and coaching hired staff followed by evaluations
- Overseeing the daily operations for 200+ students
- Assure the safety of 70+ students and 6 staff members while transitioning to field trips.
- Inventory/External inventory
- Hosting large events, participating in budgeting, and conducting team meetings.
- Open and effective communication to parents, staff and students
- Creating team building activities as well as coaching effective lessons
Infant Teacher
Learning Center on the Family
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Providing hands on care to infants and toddlers
- Completion of paperwork and given inventory in a timely manner.
- Responsible for giving fast and accurate care to infants
- Scheduled feedings, diaper changes and age appropriate interactions to encourage reaching milestones
- Responsible for documenting and reporting child/infants day to day tasks
Program Leader
THINK TOGETHER
06.2011 - 07.2016
- Training and coaching staff
- Communication to parents, staff, students
- Transitioning students
- Distribution of snacks
- Creating, revising, and teaching STEM lesson plans
Education
Child Development/Special Education/Interdisciplinary
Texas Southern University
HoustonLiberal Arts/Social Sciences
Cerritos College
Norwalk08.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Conflict resolution
- Computer
- Leadership
- Activity planning
- Outdoor activities
- Arts and crafts
- Potty training
- Language skills
- Childcare expertise
- Safety awareness
- Reading encouragement
- Sleep training
- Emotional support
- Social development
- Early childhood education
- Housekeeping
- Light housekeeping
- Valid Driver's license
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Private Family Client
08.2024 - Current
Overnight Nanny
Private Family Client
06.2021 - 06.2022
Manager/Site Director
Kidventure
11.2018 - 11.2020
Infant Teacher
Learning Center on the Family
08.2018 - 06.2020
Driver/Deliverer
Uber
02.2018 - Current
Program Leader
THINK TOGETHER
06.2011 - 07.2016
Child Development/Special Education/Interdisciplinary
Texas Southern University
Liberal Arts/Social Sciences
Cerritos College
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