Melanie Kleya
Uxbridge,MA
Summary
Capable Site Coordinator bringing demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimizing program operations across 12-year history of accomplishment in education. Experienced in program management and staff support with the ability to handle wide-ranging needs. Highly organized, resourceful, and forward-thinking leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Coordinator
Kidsborough
07.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations of expanded learning program including, but not limited to, registrations, billing, and communications with families.
- Provided training, guidance and ongoing support to program staff.
- Selected nutritious snacks and educational toys for students.
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Collaborated with public school staff to ensure positive and successful transitions to and from the program.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGER
LUK, Inc.
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Provide case management in all areas of placement, including foster home, school, medical, dental, behavioral, and psychiatric (as needed)
- Collect supplementary information needed to assist clients, such as medical records or school reports
- Develop and review action plans in consultation with client(s) and/or foster family, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided
- Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures, as needed
- Visit clients weekly in the foster home to ensure successful placement
- Maintain a good rapport and open communication with client's team including social worker, therapists, school, etc.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Blackstone Valley Children's Place
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Provide preschool education and care to children
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number, and letter recognition
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
PRESCHOOL/ TODDLER TEACHER
Prescious Ones Childcare
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Provide preschool and toddler education and care
- Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play and motor-skill activities
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Cherub's Haven
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Provide preschool education and care to children
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number, and letter recognition
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
SITE COORDINATOR
Cherub's Haven
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers
- Prepare and maintain reports and records
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff
- Teach classes or courses, or provide direct care to children
- Determine program offerings and prepare program schedules
- Order food and supplies
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Observe and monitor children's activities
- Communicate with parents or guardians about daily activities and issues
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals
- Perform general administrative tasks.
GROUP LEADER
Cherub's Haven
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Assist teachers and provide support to students
- Monitor students' progress and provide assistance in resolving problems
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies
- Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators
- Prepare and maintain reports and records
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff
- Teach classes or courses, or provide direct care to children
- Order food and supplies
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Observe and monitor children's activities
- Communicate with parents or guardians about daily activities and issues.
CREW MEMBER
Dunkin' Donuts
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Work as a crew member in a fast-food restaurant
- Prepare and cook food according to instructions
- Take food and drink orders and serve customers
- Clean and restock workstations
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards
- Perform general personnel functions
- Help children with homework and school work
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Observe and monitor children's activities
- Communicate with parents or guardians about daily activities and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA12.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Effective communication skills
- Self motivated and directed
- Creative problem solving
- Staff Supervision
- Program Management
Certification
- EEC Preschool Teacher
- CPR/First Aid
- Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA)
References
- Holly Gauthier, (774) 804-1988, hjgauthier@charter.net, Paraprofessional
- Jennifer Roy, (774) 545-0696, jroy0318@gmail.com, Math Teacher
- Rachelle Smith, (508) 320-8685, Site Coordinator
Timeline
Site Coordinator
Kidsborough
07.2022 - Current
FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGER
LUK, Inc.
02.2021 - 06.2021
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Blackstone Valley Children's Place
10.2017 - 01.2021
PRESCHOOL/ TODDLER TEACHER
Prescious Ones Childcare
02.2017 - 10.2017
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Cherub's Haven
02.2015 - 02.2017
SITE COORDINATOR
Cherub's Haven
09.2013 - 06.2016
GROUP LEADER
Cherub's Haven
10.2012 - 10.2013
CREW MEMBER
Dunkin' Donuts
10.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Worcester State University