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Melodie Penrod

Granbury,TX

Summary

Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Passionate about forming lasting partnerships with the families of the children i serve, with the goal of assisting parents as they embrace their role as their children's primary educator and advocate.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Upbring Head Start
Granbury, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage children's physical, social, and intellectual development.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for everyone, regardless of gender, race, or religion.
  • Partnered with families to develop and achieve school readiness goals for the children in our class.

Respiratory Therapist

Lake Granbury Medical Center
Granbury, TX
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided emergency care when required, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
  • Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
  • Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
  • Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within thescope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.

Early Childhood Educator

Upbring Head Start
Granbury, TX
06.2019 - 05.2022
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage children's physical, social, and intellectual development.
  • Maintained a clean classroom environment, ensuring toys were regularly sanitized.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for everyone, regardless of gender, race, or religion.
  • Partnered with parents to establish and achieve family goals, supporting their children's school readiness.
  • Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.

Early Childhood Educator

Community Development Institute
Granbury, TX
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage the physical, social, and intellectual development of children.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child's progress, including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
  • Maintained a clean classroom environment, ensuring toys were regularly sanitized.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for everyone, regardless of gender, race, or religion.
  • Built parent partnerships by facilitating and developing goals that promote school readiness and empower families.

Quality Risk Coordinator

Health South Rehab
Fort Worth, TX
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
  • Monitored compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Worked closely with internal stakeholders such as legal counsel, IT personnel, and human resources to ensure proper alignment between corporate objectives and Risk Management initiatives.
  • Coordinated the implementation of corrective action plans based on audit findings.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on Risk Management practices.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
08-2006

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Motor Skill Development
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Individualized support
  • Developmental needs
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Child's CPR certified
  • Maintaining safety

Affiliations

  • I am passionate about serving others and building authentic connections. I am on the ministry team at Granbury Villa and facilitate the Sunday morning church service. i also serve on the Medical/Safety Team at my church.

Accomplishments

  • I was awarded "Early Head Start Teacher of the Year" for Upbring Head Start 2023-2024 Program Year.
  • I am currently a senior at SNHU working toward a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.

Certification

  • I am Licensed by the Texas State Medical Board as a Respiratory Therapist #RCP00068192
  • I am credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Upbring Head Start
02.2023 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Lake Granbury Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Upbring Head Start
06.2019 - 05.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Community Development Institute
02.2019 - 06.2019

Quality Risk Coordinator

Health South Rehab
11.2017 - 04.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Weatherford College

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