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Melissa Gomez

Palmdale

Summary

  • Diligently working towards Certificates in Early Childhood Education at Saddleback College, ongoing since 2020
  • Mastered essential skills in child development, lesson planning, and classroom management.
  • Developed hands-on proficiency in enhancing children's educational, social, and emotional development via structured play and activities.
  • Enhanced interpersonal abilities and teamwork proficiency while collaborating with children, parents, and educators.
  • Focused on advancing expertise and knowledge in early childhood education

Work History

Teacher’s Assistant

Clarissa’s Child Care
2007 - 2008

Engaged in nurturing and educational interactions with children from 4 months to 5 years to promote early childhood development.

Facilitated play sessions to evaluate and enhance children's motor skills.

Designed and implemented educational lessons focused on shapes, colors, and reading to enhance cognitive development.

Caregiver

ComForCare
2020 - 2024
  • Provide compassionate personal care including bathing, dressing, feeding, and hygiene assistance
  • Administer and maintain medication schedules while monitoring client safety and well-being
  • Schedule and transport clients to medical and personal appointments
  • Offer companionship and emotional support to improve quality of life
  • Assist with light housekeeping and daily household tasks
  • Provide standby and overnight care as needed

Respite Caregiver

Home Choice Care
2008 - 2019
  • Implemented specialized care strategies for children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and developmental disabilities to promote their growth and learning.
  • Organized and led various educational and recreational activities aimed at promoting learning and personal growth.
  • Designed and executed interactive learning experiences utilizing arts, crafts, music, and educational games to foster cognitive development.
  • Implemented structured feeding schedules, hygiene protocols, and potty training strategies to promote child development.
  • Implemented strategies to uphold a safe, structured, and nurturing environment conducive to learning.

Assistant Substitute Teacher

Lancaster School District
2009 - 2013

Specialized in developing tailored educational strategies for children with moderate learning disabilities.

Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans. Supported children with diverse needs, including Down syndrome and severe autism, through individualized attention. Fostered a nurturing environment for learning and development.

Demonstrated effective communication skills in diverse professional settings.

Utilized educational games to support children's learning in numbers, alphabet, arts, crafts, and music. Fostered engagement through interactive activities that promote skill development. Assisted in creating a stimulating environment for creative expression.

Cultivated innovative concepts and creative solutions through imaginative thinking.

Caregiver

In-Home Care
2009 - 2010

Responsible for scheduling and transporting clients to and from medical and miscellaneous

appointments

• Responsible for feeding, bathing, dressing

• Administering and maintaining medications

• Assisted with household duties

Education

Certificates in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education And Care

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy High School
Granada Hills, CA
09.2004

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Effective classroom management
  • Child development expertise (ages 0–5, 6–12)
  • Behavioral guidance
  • Activity planning
  • Basic first aid and CPR certification
  • Soft skills development
  • Empathetic approach
  • Child and parent communication
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail

Hobbies & Interests

Spending time with my children, reading books, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, music and creative play, and supporting the elderly and individuals with special needs.

Timeline

Teacher’s Assistant

Clarissa’s Child Care
2007 - 2008

Caregiver

ComForCare
2020 - 2024

Respite Caregiver

Home Choice Care
2008 - 2019

Assistant Substitute Teacher

Lancaster School District
2009 - 2013

Caregiver

In-Home Care
2009 - 2010

Certificates in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education And Care

Saddleback College

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy High School
Melissa Gomez