Melissa Shimkus
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature, and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Nanny
Messling Family
Mesa, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Provide care to a toddler while parents are working or traveling.
- Plan daily activities with no screen time, such as arts and crafts, reading and imaginative play.
- Organize fun, educational activities and games for indoor and outdoor play.
- Built close, positive relationship with parents and have great communication and trust.
- Provide overnight care as needed.
Preschool Teacher
Life Time
Gilbert, AZ
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Plan and conduct creative lessons in literacy, math, and social skills for children aged 3-5.
- Manage classroom activities, ensuring that students are engaged in a fun, safe environment.
- Maintain classroom order and set up classroom centers.
- Plan creative and fun activities for before and after school program.
- Supported children in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Build strong relationships with parents through daily updates, and address and concerns or needs.
- Also worked in the Kids Academy, planned and prepared arts and crafts projects for the Kids Academy and worked birthday parties.
Aide
Haley Elementary
Chandler, AZ
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for monitoring activities of students at play and in the cafeteria.
- Interacted with students constructively and counseled and intervened to prevent unacceptable behavior.
- Did related work as required.
Aide
Wee Blessings Preschool
Chandler, AZ
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided individual support to promote a positive environment.
- Led and planned daily activities for after school program, and also assisted in Summer programs and administrative and operational duties.
Education
Westlake High School
Austin, TXBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2000
Skills
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Empathy
- Strong work ethic
- Creative
- Attention to detail
- Organization skills
- Desire to learn
- Team Building
- Ambitious
Timeline
Personal Nanny
Messling Family
05.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Life Time
07.2023 - 10.2024
Aide
Haley Elementary
07.2017 - 03.2020
Aide
Wee Blessings Preschool
07.2014 - 06.2017
Westlake High School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Texas State University