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Melody KAYS

Hobbs

Summary

Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

First Methodist Church of Hobbs I
Hobbs
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
  • Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.

Preschool Teacher

Wee Kid Kountry Klub
Hobbs
11.2015 - 08.2022
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hobbs Health Care Center (White Sands Healthcare
Hobbs
07.1998 - 03.2004
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Communication skills
  • Daycare management
  • Curriculum planning
  • Calm and patient
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Child development expertise
  • Classroom management
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Parent communication
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Effective listening
  • Performance improvement
  • Student records management
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Parent-teacher communication

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

First Methodist Church of Hobbs I
08.2022 - 05.2024

Preschool Teacher

Wee Kid Kountry Klub
11.2015 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hobbs Health Care Center (White Sands Healthcare
07.1998 - 03.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

New Mexico Junior College