Melany Kalajian
Dorchester
Summary
Experienced in creating and nurturing educational environments for toddlers, utilizing techniques that foster cognitive and social development through structured play and learning activities. Demonstrated track record of maintaining safe and engaging classrooms while effectively collaborating with team members.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Ethos Early Learning Center
02.2024 - Current
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Toddler Teacher
Rogers Pierce Childcare Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Planning and delivering lessons designed to facilitate student’s social, emotional, and cognitive ability
- Model appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty
- Use HiMama too update parents with photos, diaper changes, & observations
- Collaborate with co-teachers on weekly themes/curriculums
- Organizing groups and activities
- Watching and entertaining multiple children at a time
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Little Llama ChildCare Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Use Brightwheel too update parents on children's needs
- Post daily photos & observations
- Prep preschool children for kindergarten
- Change diapers & begin potty training
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Friends Childcare Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained excellent relationships with parents & children
- Demonstrated distinctive ability to understand and stimulate children in a learning atmosphere
- Developed and implemented a developmentally appropriate toddler program
- Collaborate with a co-teacher on developing new classroom projects, lesson plans and monthly themes.
- Create a fun and loving environment for 18 students daily
- Stimulating the children’s learning abilities in order to prepare them for kindergarten
Toddler Teacher
Mclean ChildCare Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Write up curriculum weekly
- Perform proper sanitary and sterilization duties
- Prepare meals, change diapers, and clean up areas
- Complete child assessments
- Promote learning environment
- Complete portfolios for each child
Education
High School Graduate -
Medford High School
01.2015
Skills
- Effectively manage stress
- Efficient multitasking
- Punctual and dependable
- Developmentally suitable activities
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Supervision of outdoor activities
Certification
- I/T/P Certified Teacher
- CDA Preschool Lead Teacher Certified
- CPR/First Aid/Epi Pen certified (Adult & Child)
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Ethos Early Learning Center
02.2024 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Rogers Pierce Childcare Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Little Llama ChildCare Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Friends Childcare Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Toddler Teacher
Mclean ChildCare Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
High School Graduate -
Medford High School
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