Yolines Melendez-DeJesus
Allentown,PA
Summary
Bilingual Early Childhood Educator with 16 years of experience. Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Greater Valley YMCA
Allentown
2023.03 - Current
- I worked with school age before and after school care
- I worked summer camp
- I am currently working with children ages 3-5
- Plan and implement lesson plans, observations and assessments
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Pre-K Counts Assistant Teacher
Children of Joy Christian Learning academy
Allentown , PA
2021.09 - 2023.02
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
Director
Marshall and Friends Child Care Center
Allentown
2018.01 - 2021.04
- Run the daycare
- Make sure all the file have the necessary paperwork and is up to date
- Cover in classrooms
- Take payments
- Answer phones
Teacher Assistant
Hush Little Angel's
Allentown
2016.02 - 2016.10
- Assist in childcare duties
- Assist in planning a weekly curriculum
- Experience with Keystone Stars program
Teacher Assistant
Little People Day Care School
Whitehall Township
2010.09 - 2014.08
- Assist in childcare duties
- Assist in planning a weekly curriculum
Education
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA2024-05
Associates - Medical Assisting
McCann School of Business and Technology
01.2016
Associate - Early childhood education
Lehigh Carbon Community College
05.2010
Skills
- CPR
- Teaching
- Organizational Skills
- Childcare
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Toddler Care
- Experience with Children
- Spanish
- Babysitting
- Preschool experience
- Classroom Experience
- Behavior Management
- Child Development Associate Certification covered under associates (10+ years)
- Experience Working With Students
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Direct Care Staff Certified
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Mandated Reporter Certified
- Classroom Supervision
- Lesson Plan Creation
Affiliations
- Love to read and crafting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Greater Valley YMCA
2023.03 - Current
Pre-K Counts Assistant Teacher
Children of Joy Christian Learning academy
2021.09 - 2023.02
Director
Marshall and Friends Child Care Center
2018.01 - 2021.04
Teacher Assistant
Hush Little Angel's
2016.02 - 2016.10
Teacher Assistant
Little People Day Care School
2010.09 - 2014.08
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Associates - Medical Assisting
McCann School of Business and Technology
Associate - Early childhood education
Lehigh Carbon Community College
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