Melissa Valdez
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Dedicated to fostering safe, inclusive, Christ-centered environments that support spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth for individuals with special needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Ministry Teacher (Part-Time)
Lakewood Church – Champions Club Ministry
Houston, TX
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted children, teens, and adults with special needs during services.
- Tailored lessons and activities to meet individual learning and sensory requirements.
- Collaborated with families and volunteers to deliver quality care.
- Created a safe and welcoming classroom environment that encouraged participation in worship and Bible lessons.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress and adapted teaching methods for improved outcomes.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness and proposed enhancements based on feedback.
Private Caregiver
A Helping Hand Home Care Services
08.2015 - 09.2021
- Assisted in managing scheduling, records, reports, bookkeeping, onboarding support, and office operations.
- Maintained confidentiality of records while aiding in workplace safety initiatives.
- Provided compassionate personal care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored patient health by tracking vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff promptly.
- Trained and mentored new caregivers on best practices for patient care and effective communication techniques.
Administrative Assistant
All-Tex Staffing & Personnel Inc.
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 08.2015
- Managed scheduling, records, reports, bookkeeping, onboarding support, and office operations.
- Maintained confidential records and supported workplace safety initiatives.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of documents.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for staff and executives as needed.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
Education
GED - undefined
01.1998
Skills
Supported special needs ministry initiatives through classroom assistance
Provided individualized care to students with diverse needs
Collaborated with team members to enhance caregiving efforts
Communicated effectively with staff and families regarding student progress
Organized classroom activities to foster a safe learning environment
Documented student interactions to maintain accurate records
Monitored safety protocols to ensure student well-being
Utilized Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting
Languages
Latin
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Needs Ministry Teacher (Part-Time)
Lakewood Church – Champions Club Ministry
06.2025 - 03.2026
Private Caregiver
A Helping Hand Home Care Services
08.2015 - 09.2021
Administrative Assistant
All-Tex Staffing & Personnel Inc.
06.2010 - 08.2015