Melissa Toussaint
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Hello! I am Melissa Toussaint, a dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. I am compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. I am quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Center For Creative Education
08.2023 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cradle 2 Crayons
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate technology into daily lessons.
- Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Lead Teacher
Cradle 2 Crayons
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, striking balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraging children to communicate verbally.
- Enhanced motor skill development through carefully planned physical activities such as tummy time or baby yoga.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
- Continuously evaluated progress of each infant to ensure appropriate developmental milestones were achieved.
- Improved emotional well-being of infants by providing consistent care, attention, and affection.
- Supported healthy social interactions between infants through guided playtime and group activities.
- Promoted language development by engaging in daily conversations and reading sessions with infants.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Infant Teacher's Aide
FAMU ERCCD
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Psychology With Minor in Sociology - Psychology
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2024
Diploma -
North Miami Sr High
13110 NE 8th Ave, North Miami, FL 3316106.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Empathic Communication
- (Haitian Creole) Fluency
- Test Proctoring
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Creative
- Willingness to learn
- Time management ability
- Self Motivated
- Organized
- Oral/Written communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Modification
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Schedule Management
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Patience and Empathy
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Safety Monitoring
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
Personal Information
Title: Teacher
Awards
- CMA Certified - 2019
- ServSafe Certified - 2019
- Award of Excellence to the Membership Committee - August 2020
Fitness
I use it as therapy.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Center For Creative Education
08.2023 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cradle 2 Crayons
01.2023 - 04.2023
Lead Teacher
Cradle 2 Crayons
03.2022 - 07.2022
Infant Teacher's Aide
FAMU ERCCD
01.2022 - 03.2022
Bachelors of Science in Psychology With Minor in Sociology - Psychology
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Diploma -
North Miami Sr High
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