Melissa Rivera Martinez
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and curriculum planing. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong social emotional, cognitive, self-regulation, physical and communication/Language skills. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Child And Youth Program
01.2023 - Current
- Salary: 41,664 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 1702
- Pay Plan: CY
- Grade: CY.02.00
- Team Leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulations in one or more child and youth programs.
- Plan, coordinate and conduct activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children. Prepare and implement program options for children with special needs.
- Instruct team members in specific task and job techniques, make available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies and directives to team members.
- Monitor staff and child ratios to ensure adequate staffing. Work with team members to prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule.
- Ensure compliance with policies and regulations applicable to AF Child and Youth Programs.
Child and Youth Program Assistant Target Level
Child Development Center
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Salary: 36,288 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 50
- Series: 1702
- Pay Plan: CY
- Grade: CY.02.00
- Teach new teachers guidelines, routines, and tasks to increase overall success.
- Increased student involvement in the program by offering strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support by being their primary point of contact.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with army regulations.
- Maintained and supervised ratio, family conferences, observation, and lesson plans.
Teacher Assistant
Christian Child Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Salary: 17,280 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional or student support need.
- Promoted student progress by assisting with assignments and special projects.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Associate in General Studies -
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2024
National Credentialing Program - Child Development Associate
Council For Professional Recognition
Colorado Springs, CO09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Fajardo
Fajardo, PR05.2015
Certification - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
Manuel Mediavilla Negron
Humacao, PR05.2010
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Program Evaluation and Improvements
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Behavior Redirection
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Program Coordination and Execution
- Community Resource Navigation
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modeling
Certification
Executive Assistant Certification Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA)
Additional Information
- References available upon request.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Child And Youth Program
01.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Christian Child Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Child and Youth Program Assistant Target Level
Child Development Center
03.2019 - 01.2022
Associate in General Studies -
Pikes Peak Community College
National Credentialing Program - Child Development Associate
Council For Professional Recognition
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Fajardo
Certification - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
Manuel Mediavilla Negron
Executive Assistant Certification Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA)
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