Omar Melendez
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Professional childcare provider with strong focus on nurturing and developing school-aged children. Skilled in creating engaging activities, managing group dynamics, and ensuring safe, supportive environment. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently drives positive outcomes. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills integral to effective collaboration and achieving goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, VA
12.2024 - Current
- Served as a role model and mentor for students, fostering positive relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Planned and led games, reading time and singing for groups of 5 children.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns, share progress updates, and build strong relationships.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Child Care
Kinderkidz Learning Center
Manassas, VA
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Childcare Assistant
Rhonda's Daycare
Newport News, VA
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Helped children with homework assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles J Colgan High School
Manassas, VA06-2023
Skills
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Additional Information
Worked in the afternoons after school to earn money
Certification
- CDA - Child Development Associate
- CPR certified
- MAT certified
- MAT diabetes certified
Timeline
Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
12.2024 - Current
Child Care
Kinderkidz Learning Center
03.2021 - 08.2023
Childcare Assistant
Rhonda's Daycare
02.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Charles J Colgan High School