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San Marcos, CA 92069
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About Melissa
Experience: 5 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I am an experienced mom and early childhood educator with a Master's of Education degree. My special interests include exploration-based curriculum, arts integration, cultural and language diversity, and children with special needs. When supervising, guiding, tutoring or playing with children, I focus on developmentally appropriate strategies that respect individual learning needs and styles. My preschool teaching experience includes daycare, preschool coop, and integrated (special needs) preschools. I have been an active parent & community volunteer with prior experience in preschool, elementary and high school as well as an adult ESL tutor at the local library. I am also a career changer with prior professional experience in corporate legal departments. Due to my varied academic and professional experience, I am comfortable providing a full range of support to children, from playing with young children to tutoring preschool through high school.
Reviews
Shannon B.
Reviewed on 2/20/2022
Mel and I worked together in an integrated preschool in 2015-2017, and we have been fast friends ever since. Mel is that parent you immediately trust with your child, and she is that teacher your kids are immediately drawn to as a symbol of calm, safety, and understanding. Mel just *gets* kids - all kids. She respects children of all ages as autonomous beings, while recognizing that kids need guidance and exemplars. With Mel, "watch and learn" is not just a school-time teaching moment reserved for lessons. That said, I have never met a woman so interested in understanding how people work, how the dynamics of various families operate, with such deep respect. No family is "common," and Mel, better than most people, understands that each family unit is unique, has a history, and breathes with its own tempo and perspective. I would trust Mel not just to teach, but to care for my own quirky kids. I learned with and from her, and I would encourage anyone else to do the same.
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 3 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$19-25/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$25/hr
2 children
$26/hr
3 children
$27/hr
Can help with
Craft assistance
Light cleaning
Organizing/laundry
Qualifications
Education
Santa Clara University - 1997
Bachelor degree - Political Science/ethnic Studies
Lesley University - 2018
Graduate degree - Early Childhood Education
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
Contact Melissa to check their availability
fri
7:00 AM–5:00 PM
sat
7:00 AM–1:00 PM
sun
7:00 AM–1:00 PM
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