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Melissa Suzanne Brown

Loganville,GA

Summary

I have 10 years of experience in roles requiring exceptional planning, classroom management and communication skills. I am excited about the opportunity to apply my capabilities in a new and dynamic environment. Most recently I served as the Lead Preschool Teacher at St. Lawrence Preschool, where I honed my skills in classroom management, lesson planning, child supervision, student evaluations, and support students with challenging behaviors. My role also involved housekeeping tasks, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for my students. This diverse experience has equipped me with a strong foundation in customer service, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task. Open-minded professional versed in incorporating blend of traditional and progressive techniques into daily activities. Facilitates clear communication between children, parents, and fellow staff. Motivated to help each student succeed through personalized lessons. Highly skilled Management Support Specialist with broad experience in providing administrative support to workplace management. Strong in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and staff development. Known for ability to streamline operations, enhance productivity and implement solutions that meet business objectives. Consistently praised for improving operational procedures and maintaining strong office efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher

St. Lawrence Preschool
Lawrenceville, USA
08.2017 - 05.2024
  • Daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children
  • Prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, schedules, and newsletters
  • Complete all academic and classroom paperwork: student evaluations, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports, etc
  • Counsel children when social and/or academic problems arise
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

St. Oliver’s Preschool
Snellville, USA
09.2013 - 05.2017
  • Plans with the teacher and helps implement the daily lesson plans and classroom activities
  • Responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
  • Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
  • Employed variety of educational techniques to reach varied skill levels in preschool classroom.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Education

Masters of Science - Consumer Affairs

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Clothing and Textiles

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
01.1995

Skills

  • Visual supervision
  • Growth portfolios
  • Learning assessment skills
  • Engaging Curriculum Design
  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Science exploration
  • Creative lesson plans
  • Social skills development
  • Literacy development
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Fine motor skills

References

  • Wendy Guillory, Director, St. Lawrence Preschool, 319 Grayson Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046, 770-962-1676, wguillory@saintlaw.org
  • Kathy Fromme, St. Olivers Catholic Church, 3200 Brooks Dr., Snellville, GA, 30078, 770-979-2500, Kfromme@stolivers.com
  • Aide Acosta, 1550 Hedington Cir, Lawrenceville, GA, 30045, 562-397-7044, acosta@me.com
  • Lisa Cung, 2092 Greenway Mill Ct, Snellville, GA, 30078, 678-386-8571, Lisa.cung@comcast.net

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

St. Lawrence Preschool
08.2017 - 05.2024

Assistant Preschool Teacher

St. Oliver’s Preschool
09.2013 - 05.2017

Masters of Science - Consumer Affairs

Auburn University

Bachelor of Science - Clothing and Textiles

Southern Illinois University
Melissa Suzanne Brown