Melody R. Chamberlain
Union,KY
Summary
My objective is to acquire and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and effective problem solving that will capitalize on my expertise in psychology, innovation, management, and genuine passion for child growth and development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service and Marketing Manager
Cobra Bar And Grill
12.2022 - Current
- Improved customer loyalty by genuine communication and diligence
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities and areas of growth
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents and creative material distribution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all touchpoints and communications channels.
Private Childcare Provider and Educator
The Gathering Place Ministry Center And Home
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to establish boundaries and maintain a structured environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing interactive group activities and play sessions.
- Facilitated intellectual growth through age-appropriate educational activities, including reading, writing, and arts and craft
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for childcare providers and enhance my skills for the benefit of the children under my care.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Teacher and Educator
Zion Christian Academy
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Promoted a love of reading among students by creating engaging book displays in the classroom library, hosting book talks, and offering personalized recommendations based on individual interests.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
Professional Nanny and Educator
Private Employer
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Coordinated community service projects for students, instilling civic responsibility and interpersonal skills development.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
Department Coordinator
Honey Baked Ham Co
12.2003 - 01.2007
- Implemented performance tracking tools, enabling informed decision-making and proactive problem-solving within the department.
- Facilitated regular departmental meetings, promoting open communication and alignment on goals and priorities.
- Created detailed project plans to guide department initiatives from inception to completion.
- Coordinated cross-functional team meetings for enhanced collaboration and communication within the department.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Resolved any conflicts or issues that arose within the team effectively while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ02.2015
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Management
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Special Education
- Instructional Best Practices
- Student-Centered Learning
- Child Development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Growth Mindset
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Timeline
Customer Service and Marketing Manager
Cobra Bar And Grill
12.2022 - Current
Private Childcare Provider and Educator
The Gathering Place Ministry Center And Home
01.2017 - 01.2022
Teacher and Educator
Zion Christian Academy
03.2015 - 01.2017
Professional Nanny and Educator
Private Employer
01.2014 - 03.2015
Department Coordinator
Honey Baked Ham Co
12.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix