Taylor Mello
Lowell,MA
Summary
I speak Portuguese. I did Portuguese pageants and I was queen for two years. I am infant/toddler and preschool certified. I am also first aid and cpr certified and Osha certified.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Rosebud Childcare
04.2023 - Current
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Membership Coordinator
Choice Fitness Lowell
03.2021 - Current
- Actively engaged clients upon entrance with pleasant greeting.
- Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
- Prepared marketing materials that would be sent out to members, which detailed new events, promotions, and activities that were coming up.
- Built talented team through hiring and training new associates.
- Identified issues and immediately stepped up to guarantee speedy and effective resolutions.
- Scheduled and assigned daily work and activities for team members.
- Diligently trained all staff employees to be welcoming and helpful to members, which increased overall service expectations.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Westford Family Dental
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Tyngsboro Dental Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments
Greater Lowell Little Gryphons Preschool
Greater Lowell Technical High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Integrated teaching of social-emotional program skills into both formal and informal teaching moments with students.
- Implemented current computer technology teaching practices and facilitated high achievement for students.
- Reviewed latest standards to review teaching strategies for compliance with requirements.
- Reflected critically on teaching practice to implement improvement strategies.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
Student Teacher
Springboard Schools
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Babysitting
Private School
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Help child with homework
- Cook meals for child.
- Assisted with homework.
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Dounts
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
High School - Early Childhood Education
Greater Lowell Technical High School
Tyngsboro, MACollege - Liberal Arts
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MASkills
- Microsoft Works
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Prezi
- Google Docs/Slides
- Formal Lesson Planning
Certification
- Infant and Toddler Teacher Certified
- Preschool Teacher Certified
- OSHA Certified
- Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid
Personal Information
- Relocation: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Rosebud Childcare
04.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Westford Family Dental
05.2022 - 10.2022
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Tyngsboro Dental Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
Membership Coordinator
Choice Fitness Lowell
03.2021 - Current
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Dounts
08.2019 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
Springboard Schools
02.2019 - 05.2021
Greater Lowell Little Gryphons Preschool
Greater Lowell Technical High School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Babysitting
Private School
01.2018 - 05.2021
High School - Early Childhood Education
Greater Lowell Technical High School
College - Liberal Arts
Middlesex Community College
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