Michelle Mendler
Albany,CA
Summary
Being a certified doula for 1 year and postpartum/labor doula for 20 years,has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of my life. As a doula, I have had the privilege of supporting expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period. From attending prenatal visits with them to providing emotional and physical support during labor. I have witnessed the incredible strength and resilience of mothers as they bring new life into the world. It is truly a magical experience to be a part of. The bond that forms between a doula and the mother is something truly special, as we navigate the journey of pregnancy and childbirth together. Being a doula is not just a job for me, it is a calling. I feel honored to be able to make a positive impact on the lives of mothers and their families. It is a role that requires compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the birthing process. I am grateful for the opportunity to support mothers on their journey to motherhood, and I look forward to continuing to be a source of support and guidance for many more families in the future.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Spectrum Doula
Modern Mama Doulas
Albany, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Provide emotional and physical support to pregnant women throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum period
- Educate clients on the stages of labor, pain management techniques, breastfeeding, and newborn care
- Assist clients in developing birth plans that addresses their needs and wishes for childbirth experience
- Provide resources to families regarding postpartum depression, infant feeding choices, parenting classes
- Facilitate communication between client and medical staff during labor and delivery process
- Advise mothers on proper nutrition before and after pregnancy
- Teach breathing techniques that help manage pain during contractions
- Encourage positive self-talk and affirmations throughout entire birthing process
- Assist with breastfeeding initiation when needed
Preschool-Daycare
The Little Red Tricycle
Pinole
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Develop and implement an age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers that emphasized social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Maintained a safe environment for children by ensuring all health and safety requirements were met according to state regulations
- Supervised staff of teachers and assistants to ensure quality standards of care were met
- Provided feedback on student progress to parents through regular parent-teacher conferences
- Hired, trained, evaluated, and managed staff members while providing guidance when needed
- Organized field trips to local parks or museums in order to provide experiential learning opportunities for students
- Ensured compliance with federal and state laws regarding childcare licensing regulations
- Created marketing materials such as brochures and website content in order to attract new families to the school
- Developed partnerships with community organizations in order to provide additional resources for students' education
- Assisted with fundraising efforts in order to secure additional funding for supplies or equipment needs
Preschool
GGK
Berkeley
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides
- Organized professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's educational growth
- Coordinated field trips, special events, and other extracurricular activities for preschoolers
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs
- Created policies and procedures related to curriculum design, student behavior management, safety protocols
- Actively participated in community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting the school's mission
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children into the program
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of the preschool
- Wrote newsletters and emails to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents
- Led team-building exercises for staff to improve communication and teamwork
- Handled admission and placement of new students
Daycare
Michelle's Childcare
06.1994 - 04.2014
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for daycare staff, including safety protocols
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children
- Scheduled employee shifts to ensure adequate coverage of all areas of the daycare center
- Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events for the children enrolled in the daycare facility
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained and secure at all times
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children
Education
Certified Doula - Certified Labor, Postpartum Epi-Doula
MaternityWise
Ridgewood, NYCertification
HIPPA Training
East Bay, CACertified
American Red Cross/ Advanced Childcare Training
Certification
Mandated Reporter Training
East Bay, CAEarly Childhood Education
CCSF
San Francisco, CAEarly Childhood Education
CCC
San Pablo, CASkills
- Postpartum care
- Lactation support
- Emotional support
- Postpartum support
- Lactation support
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Professional demeanor
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Staff training
- Curriculum development
- Early Childhood Education
- Enrollment management
- Staff management
- Parent communication
- Event planning
- Pediatric First Aide /Cpr AED Certified
- Advance Childcare Training Certified
- State Of CA/ CA Dept Social Services/Fingerprints/ Background Check Approved
- HIPAA Certified
Timeline
Full Spectrum Doula
Modern Mama Doulas
01.2023 - Current
Preschool-Daycare
The Little Red Tricycle
02.2019 - 08.2021
Preschool
GGK
01.2014 - 08.2019
Daycare
Michelle's Childcare
06.1994 - 04.2014
Certified Doula - Certified Labor, Postpartum Epi-Doula
MaternityWise
Certification
HIPPA Training
Certified
American Red Cross/ Advanced Childcare Training
Certification
Mandated Reporter Training
Early Childhood Education
CCSF
Early Childhood Education
CCC