Melody Garcia
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Articulate and ambitious Infant/Toddler Teacher with proven ability to perform in the educational and administrative capacity. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved. Dedicated CDA, successful at collaborating with students, teachers and parents. Strong communicative skills and decision making ability. Seeking an opportunity to work in an encouraging and positive environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience
Tuckahoe, NY
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Working with children 18 months to 2 years old
- Plans and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children
- Meeting with parents one-on-one to discuss any issues or concerns
- Addressed inappropriate and disciplinary issues promptly
- Modeled and encouraged positive behaviors
- Involved in performing all the duties concerned to child care; took responsibility in handling children issues
- Outstanding ability to lift and transfer children
Teacher & Daycare Assistant
Little Garden Daycare
East Meadow, NY
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Strong communication with children and parents
- Prepared lessons and activity plans on a weekly basis
- Regularly oriented children on the importance of daily activity and eating healthy meals
- Assisted and guided children on procedures for storing toys and keeping center clean
- Maintained logbook on children with information on attendance, etc
Secretary
Nichols & Cane, LLP
Syosset, NY
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed material
- Entered case information into internal database, manage and organize database, retrieved information and data when necessary
- Create and keep various filling and record management systems
- Adjust office files and maintained correspondence and reports
Freelance Court Reporter
Diamond Reporting
Brooklyn, NY
01.2005 - 03.2012
- Provided transcripts of legal depositions in line with accuracy and efficiency standards
- Ensured accuracy of all information, including names and places
- Organized and managed documentation to ensure case of submission upon request
Education
Associate of Arts - Court Reporting
New York Career Institute
New York, NYHigh School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
Brooklyn, New YorkSkills
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Logical thinking and positive approach, ability to stay calm under pressure
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree in Court Reporting
- Certificate Notary Public
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Data Entry
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience
08.2023 - 04.2024
Teacher & Daycare Assistant
Little Garden Daycare
08.2018 - 08.2019
Secretary
Nichols & Cane, LLP
01.2017 - 06.2017
Freelance Court Reporter
Diamond Reporting
01.2005 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Court Reporting
New York Career Institute
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School