Traci Messinger
Milton,PA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 12 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Fantastic multitasker with skill in monitoring safety, progress and growth while providing exciting, educational and welcoming classroom.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Preschool Tacher
Crossroads Discovery Center
Milton, PA
02.2017 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervise 15 children through entire school day.
Owner/Paint Instructor
Paint, Party & More
Milton, PA
11.2015 - Current
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Instruct paint classes, including children to adults.
- Schedule classes
- Purchase best quality supplies.
Director
Pitter Patter Day Schools
Watsontown, PA
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Theraputic Staff Support
Laurel Creek Counselling
Lewisburg, PA
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Therapeutic Staff Support
Concern
Lewisburg, PA
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Observed clients by listening to concerns and recording observations, reporting mental health issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
- Devised problem-solving methods such counseling, psychotherapy and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
- Conducted therapeutic group sessions about life events and experiences with clients, establishing both short- and long-term goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA06.2009
High School Diploma -
Milton Area High School
Milton06.1988
Skills
- School Community Relations
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Arts and Crafts
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Play-Based Learning
- Individual Student Instruction
Timeline
Head Preschool Tacher
Crossroads Discovery Center
02.2017 - Current
Owner/Paint Instructor
Paint, Party & More
11.2015 - Current
Director
Pitter Patter Day Schools
07.2014 - 08.2015
Theraputic Staff Support
Laurel Creek Counselling
07.2012 - 06.2014
Therapeutic Staff Support
Concern
07.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Milton Area High School