Melissa Velie
Eastham,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Childcare Worker with a flair for creativity and a deep commitment to fostering a dynamic and enriching environment for children. With the ability to infuse imagination into learning experiences, Consistently developed and executed engaging activities that stimulate curiosity and self-expression. Adept at collaborating with both children and colleagues. With dedication to nurturing creativity and fostering holistic development makes for a valuable asset in any childcare setting seeking to inspire and engage young minds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Supervisor 1
DCR
06.2023 - Current
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs, and schedule work.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
REC Leader
Town Of Eastham
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Worked with a wide range of children, 5-14 years of age.
- Worked with children that had difficult home lives, ASD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and ADHD.
- Fostered a healthy, happy and safe environment for children to express their feelings in a creative way.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Childcare Assistant
ECEC
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Worked with children in the foster care system
- Worked with children with ADHA, physical handicaps, OCD.
- Defused difficult situations while keeping a calm environment for the rest of the children.
- Provided a one to one, when children needed more attention on high stress days,
- Involved in major company change and restructuring.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art And Animation
Maine College of Art
Portland, ME05.2020
Skills
- Problem solving
- Personable
- Conflict Resolution
- Team player
- Adaptable
Timeline
Park Supervisor 1
DCR
06.2023 - Current
REC Leader
Town Of Eastham
07.2021 - 07.2023
Childcare Assistant
ECEC
07.2017 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art And Animation
Maine College of Art
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