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Melody Toles

Decatur,GA

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Pre-K Assistant Teacher with over 10 years of experience providing quality education and guidance to children aged 4-5. Dedicated to creating a safe and fun learning environment. A Georgia Pre-Service Certificate.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Rainbow Academy Of Learning
Decatur , GA
06.2011 - Current
  • Managed classrooms of 20 students when assigned teacher is absence.
  • Monitored student progress using assessments and data analysis tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve outcomes.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom routines, creating a structured learning environment conducive to student growth.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education, continuously improving teaching techniques.

Office Manager/ Designer

A Different Basket
Atlanta, GA
01.1994 - 06.2016
  • Created, stocked, and built marketing displays for merchandise sales online and in store.
  • Manage up to 10 phone lines, greeted customers, and communicated with clients and vendors. Responded to, and resolved, customer concerns, issues, and inquiries.
  • Packaging, re-stocking and distributing merchandise in timely manner and training of new personnel.
  • Handled customer orders, both basic and custom orders and exercised excellent customer service and handled solutions in store, via phone and by email.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Learning And Development

Mercer University
Atlanta, GA
08.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
12.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
07.2020

Diploma in Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education

DEKALB Technical College
Clarkston, GA
06.2011

Diploma -

L. J. Price High School
Atlanta, GA
06.1986

Skills

  • Learning Strategies
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Basic Skills Teaching
  • Afterschool program leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Student Support

Skills

Girl Scout Troop Leader mentor a group of Girl Scouts as they discover new skills, make lifelong friends, and have fun changing the word. As part of a troop's volunteer team, Troop Leaders set troop's schedule, plan and facilitate regular troop meetings, and connet with the local Girl Scout community.

Timeline

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Rainbow Academy Of Learning
06.2011 - Current

Office Manager/ Designer

A Different Basket
01.1994 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Early Learning And Development

Mercer University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Diploma in Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education

DEKALB Technical College

Diploma -

L. J. Price High School
Melody Toles