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Melissa Thomas

Antioch,IL

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to impact company success positively. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director

Children of America
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.

Assistant Director

The Gardner School
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
  • Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Planned and executed successful special events, such as summer camp field trips, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
  • Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.

Lead Teacher

The Gardner School
07.2019 - 01.2023
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.

Lead Teacher

Kiddy Learning Station
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
  • Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Timeline

Assistant Director

Children of America
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Director

The Gardner School
01.2023 - 09.2024

Lead Teacher

The Gardner School
07.2019 - 01.2023

Lead Teacher

Kiddy Learning Station
10.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

Northeastern Illinois University

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