Samantha Melland
Augusta,ME
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Lead Teacher with strong background supporting children ranging in ages from six to nine. Maintains safe and positive environments and nurtures educational play. Adept at communicating with children with disabilities, introducing tools to address individual needs. Provides an environment that is playful, encouraging and kind.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Aid II
City Of Augusta Childcare
09.2019 - Current
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, math and crafts.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
Education
No Degree - Education K-3
University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME05.2022
Skills
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Emotionally Supportive
- Charting and Recordkeeping
- Schedule Creation
- Strategy Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Behavior Redirection
- Child Behavior Modification
- Strong Computer Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Summer Camp Counselor
- Educational Strategies
Timeline
Childcare Aid II
City Of Augusta Childcare
09.2019 - Current
No Degree - Education K-3
University of Maine At Augusta
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennebec Valley Community College
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