Melissa Solano
Watsonville
Summary
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.
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Level 2 teacher
Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool and Childcare
Watsonville
09.2019 - Current
- Answer incoming calls for new clients
- Assisting at times with managing the center when Director is out of office
- Works with the team in various events
- Helps maintaining great family relationships
- Helps maintain files up to date and complete
- Makes flyers with announcements
- Answering E-mails with questions from parents
- Developed engaging lesson plans for preschool-aged children.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and development.
- Organized educational materials and resources for daily use.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Behavioral Therapist
Stars Therapy Services
Watsonville
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked with families whose children were in the Autism spectrum
- Used data to gather information about the case
- Drove to clients' homes and provided therapy
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for clients with behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with families to provide support and strategies for home environments.
- Documented session notes and maintained accurate records of client progress.
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Created a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore difficult emotions or behaviors.
Assistant
Jimenez Daycare
Watsonville
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Worked with various families
- Helped keep the childcare clean and organized
- Filled out license paperwork
- Helped make flyers for announcements
- Assisted in checking in with families
- Assisted in daily activities and routines for children in care.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for learning activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and classrooms.
Ride Operator
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Operated the rides and assisted customers
- Answered and assisted customers with any questions or guidance
- Worked in teams
- Responsible for checking that ride was working properly
Sweeper
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Kept the amusement park clean
- Helped customers with any questions or assistance
- Worked with different groups throughout the park
Education
A.S. - Liberal Arts w/ Emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies
Cabrillo Collage
Aptos, CA 05.2024 - 05.2024
A.S. - Early Childhood Edu.
Cabrillo Collage
Aptos, CA 05.2024 - 05.2024
High School Graduate -
Pajaro Valley High School
08.2009 - 06.2012
Skills
- Good computer skills
- Good with Word
- Good with Powerpoint
- Good with Outlook
- Strong customer service
- Strong communication
- Reliable
- Organized
- Willing to Learn
- Strong teamwork participation
- Great Multitasking
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Behavior assessment
- Family collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
References
- Rosalia Jimenez, Owner, Jimenez Daycare, (831) 840-6260, rosaliajimenez710@gmail.com
- Regina Sanchez, Director/Supervisor, (831) 724-0175, hhwatsonville@hhpreschool.com
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
A.S. - Liberal Arts w/ Emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies
Cabrillo Collage
05.2024 - 05.2024
A.S. - Early Childhood Edu.
Cabrillo Collage
05.2024 - 05.2024
Level 2 teacher
Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool and Childcare
09.2019 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Stars Therapy Services
05.2019 - 09.2019
Assistant
Jimenez Daycare
05.2016 - 08.2019
Ride Operator
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
01.2013 - 01.2016
Sweeper
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
01.2012 - 01.2013
High School Graduate -
Pajaro Valley High School
08.2009 - 06.2012