GoHealth 10/16 – Present (temporary position)
Allied School Bus Company 7/16 – 8/16 (Summer Position)
Melanieteaches, Community Educator 7/15- Present New York, NY
Facilitate seminars and professional development sessions with Teachers, Administrators, School Bus Drivers and Parents.
Teach effective strategies to eliminate low level negative behaviors and increase learning and productivity
Provide resource material as reference guide
Citizens Care Day Care Center 3, Group Teacher 1/07-7/15 New York, NY
Facilitated learning services for participants ages 2 to 5 years old
Strictly adhered to Creative Curriculum teaching strategies within the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program
Maintained anecdotal and children’s records through the Gold Teaching Strategies Program
Provided parents/guardians with progress reports and feedback
Acted as liaison between Citizens Care Day Care and New York City Housing Authority
Archdiocese of New York Head Start Program, Education Director 6/99-12/06 New York, NY
Oversaw program activities, managed staff of 40 including Teachers, Social Workers, Family Workers and Janitorial Clerks
Screened, selected, hired, oriented and developed staff
Provided consistent coaching and guidance to motivate and inspire team to higher levels of productivity
Implemented parenting classes for guardians/parents
Oversaw center operations and ensured facilitated adhered to organizational standards
Facilitated regular staff meetings, trainings and updated agency training manuals as needed
? Conducted staff evaluations, complied and submitted performance, purchase and work orders.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Teaching Gold Strategies, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, Outlook and Internet navigation for research purposes.
EDUCATION
City College-City University of New York New York, NY
Master of Education, Curriculum Planning 1998
Center For Teacher Effectiveness Orlando, FL
Classroom Management Trainer Certificate 2015