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Melissa Shaw

Hammond

Summary

Dynamic educator with expertise in child development and curriculum evaluation, previously at Southeastern Louisiana University. Excelled in fostering cognitive growth and implementing trauma-informed care strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with families and community organizations, enhancing educational outcomes. Recognized for attention to detail and problem-solving, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate in parent workshops.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent Educator/Case Manager

Southeastern Louisiana University
09.2018 - Current
  • Assisted parents in understanding developmental milestones and effective parenting strategies.
  • Supported educational workshops by preparing materials and facilitating group discussions.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to promote parenting resources and programs.
  • Provided individualized guidance to families on child behavior management techniques.
  • Conducted weekly parenting education sessions.
  • Observed parent/child interactions.
  • Conducted various interventions.
  • Assessed clients and gathered relevant information.
  • Maintained accurate records and prepared monthly and final reports.
  • Observed for signs of child abuse.
  • Provided crisis intervention.
  • Daily field work and traveled to various parishes in Southeast Louisiana to provide in person sessions.

Early Head Start Teacher

SMILE Community Action Agency
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Designed and implemented individualized lesson plans to support child development and learning objectives.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive skills in children.
  • Collaborated with families to establish goals and track progress for each child's developmental milestones.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in early childhood education and classroom management techniques.
  • Maintained an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families to include respect for culture, diversity and ethnicity.
  • Monitored and ensured confidentiality of student records.
  • Established weekly goals that promoted individual and group educational plans.

Preschool Teacher

Immaculate Heart of Mary School
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans fostering preschool children's cognitive and social development.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and address developmental concerns.
  • Organized classroom activities promoting creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among students.
  • Monitored student progress, adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Facilitated activities for all children both indoors and outdoors.


Education

Counseling

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03-2016

Skills

  • Curriculum evaluation
  • Teaching strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Child development expertise
  • Classroom instruction
  • Individual assessment
  • Educational planning
  • Lesson plan guidance
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Case management
  • Child advocacy

Accomplishments

I am a Trauma Informed Practitioner (TBRI-trauma based relational intervention practitioner).

Timeline

Parent Educator/Case Manager

Southeastern Louisiana University
09.2018 - Current

Early Head Start Teacher

SMILE Community Action Agency
08.2016 - 05.2018

Preschool Teacher

Immaculate Heart of Mary School
07.2014 - 06.2016

Counseling

Capella University

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