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Melissa Ziegler

Downingtown,PA

Summary

Driven professional with a proven track record at Brandywine Valley Active Aging, enhancing guest engagement through innovative senior activities planning and compassionate support. Excelled in fostering social interaction and improving program effectiveness by leveraging arts and crafts instruction and computer literacy. Demonstrated quick learning ability and a client-focused approach, achieving significant results in enriching lives of those 50 and older.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Coordinator

Brandywine Valley Active Aging
11.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of guests 50 and older.
  • Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into the daily schedule.
  • Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among guests.
  • Encouraged, supported and assisted guests with activities and documented activity attendance.
  • Fostered a sense of belonging among guests through regular recognition of achievements during group gatherings and celebrations.
  • Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
  • Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
  • Maintained individual guest records, program records and completed various reports.

Paraprofessional

Substitute Teacher Service
12.2017 - 06.2019
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Downingtown Area Senior Center
09.2001 - 07.2017
  • Established strong relationships with community partners to bring additional resources and opportunities to enrich the lives of guests 50 and older.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of guest participation in life enrichment programs.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness regularly, utilizing feedback from guests, families, and staff to make continuous improvements in programming offerings.
  • Encouraged social interaction and relationship-building among guests by facilitating group activities, clubs, and discussion sessions tailored to common interests.
  • Front Desk responsibilities such as answering phones, greeting new guests.

Education

GED -

Garden Spot Senior High School
New Holland, PA
05.2001

Skills

  • Senior Activities Planning
  • Arts and crafts instruction
  • Special Needs Programming
  • Client Focused
  • Quick Learner
  • Computer Literate
  • Result Oriented
  • Compassionate

Additional Information

References



1. Nick Popov

Director Of Operations at Brandywine Valley Active Aging

484-889-5735



2. Theresa Butts

Case Manager at Brandywine Valley Active Aging

484-678-2756



3. Barbara Reinhardt

Former Information and Assistance at Downingtown Area Senior Center

610-344-6034



4. Gail Matthews

Volunteer at Brandywine Valley Active Aging

610-209-3427

Timeline

Activities Coordinator

Brandywine Valley Active Aging
11.2020 - Current

Paraprofessional

Substitute Teacher Service
12.2017 - 06.2019

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Downingtown Area Senior Center
09.2001 - 07.2017

GED -

Garden Spot Senior High School

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