Melissa Buenrostro
12835 Mckinley Ave, Chino
Summary
Skilled in leading educational programs from kindergarten through secondary levels with experience in developing curriculum and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Demonstrated ability to improve student engagement and academic performance through effective leadership and collaborative team management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and strategic planning abilities that have contributed to successful school operations and enhanced learning environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Program Leader
City of Chino
Chino
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured safety of all participants at all times while participating in after-school program events.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted students with homework assignments, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Cultivated relationships with parents and guardians by providing regular feedback on their children's progress in the program.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure student success.
- Organized and supervised daily activities for students in the after-school program.
- Led group discussions and activities related to character building topics such as respect, responsibility, and community service.
- Provided guidance on social development skills such as problem solving, conflict resolution, and communication.
Paraprofessional
Baldy View Elementary
Upland
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Preschool Teacher
Upland First United Methodist Church
Upland
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05-2021
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Age-appropriate activities
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving
- Mission statement development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Positive reinforcement
- Effective communication
- Engagement strategies
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Mandated Reporter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Baldy View Elementary
04.2024 - 10.2025
After-School Program Leader
City of Chino
02.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Upland First United Methodist Church
08.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona