Taliah Melendy
Marblehead,MA
Summary
Energetic childcare professional with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents' wishes with care and looks for opportunities to engage children in fun and learning-focused opportunities. Safety-minded and caring with organizational skills and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. Reliable individual with flexible schedule and desire to help children reach full potential. Self-motivated Peer Mentor delivering program initiatives focused on increasing visibility and community involvement. Committed to providing support for issues related to social, academic, financial and general well-being. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Assistant/Youth Mentor
Elizabeth Godfrey
Marblehead, MA
11.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated respect for differences in culture, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation.
- Actively listened to understand the needs of each individual participant.
- Assisted with the development of individualized plans for youth to achieve their goals.
- Motivated youth towards successful completion of school assignments or job applications.
- Encouraged healthy communication between youths and their families or guardians.
- Created an environment that was safe and supportive for all participants in mentoring sessions.
- Educated youth about topics such as drug prevention, conflict resolution, decision making skills.
- Provided guidance, support, and encouragement to at-risk youth.
- Recommended coping mechanisms and offered guidance to individuals dealing with intense problems.
- Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance with inquiries.
- Managed household supplies inventory and placed orders/went shopping when necessary.
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
- Performed minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
- Managed a budget while shopping for family
Private Nanny
Maxwell Schaefer
Swampscott, MA
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Participated in professional development activities such as trainings or workshops related to childcare topics.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
Lead Teacher
Shirat Hayam Center for Early Education
Swampscott, MA
04.2022 - Current
- Managed health and safety of children
- Fostered a safe and loving environment to learn
- Clearly communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child's specific needs
- Maintaining a clean environment by changing 30+ diapers daily and regularly sanitizing surfaces
- Administered meals and medications specific to each child's dietary needs including the use of caution when it comes to allergies
- Created a fun and interactive environment that both entertained and stimulted the children
- Providing care for up to 7 infants at a time ranging from 3-15 months old
- Encouraged communication with children through sign language
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
Teacher
Melrose Day Care Center and Preschool
Melrose, MA
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Education And Care
Salem State University
05.2022
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Age-Appropriate Discipline
- Safe Learning Environment
- Social Development
- Client Relations
- Child management
- Housekeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Fast learning
- Strong Work Ethic
- Crisis Intervention
- Youth Advocacy
- Abuse Identification
- Behavior Modeling
- Relationship Building
- Goal Planning
- Behavioral Disorders
- Academic Assistance
- Mentoring
Certification
- Lead teacher certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified (most recent recertification completed August 2022)
Affiliations
- I enjoy caring for and tending to my garden.
- I also enjoy reading and going for walks anywhere as long as the ocean is near by.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Assistant/Youth Mentor
Elizabeth Godfrey
11.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Maxwell Schaefer
11.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Shirat Hayam Center for Early Education
04.2022 - Current
Teacher
Melrose Day Care Center and Preschool
02.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Education And Care
Salem State University
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