Melissa Doerr
Dallastown
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with extensive experience in classroom management and assignment creation.Committed to fostering a nurturing environment that encourages children's growth and development. Also have numerous years in the healthcare world serving exceptional food to patients and visitors.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Floating Assistant Teacher
Community Progress Council Early Head Start
York
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in implementing early childhood education programs tailored to diverse learners' needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized lesson plans for children.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social and emotional development.
Assistant Teacher
Children and Company
York
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance children's social and cognitive skills.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to design inclusive lesson plans for varied age groups.
- Nurtured development of two-year-olds by creating a safe and engaging environment.
- Enhanced classroom atmosphere by enforcing rules and promoting positive behavior.
Social Service Aide 3
York County Children and Youth
York
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Facilitated client referrals to agency services, enhancing access to necessary support.
- Assisted caseworkers with administrative tasks and client documentation, streamlining case management processes.
- Supported family assessments and home visits, contributing to comprehensive client evaluations.
BI Paraprofessional
Ore Valley Elementary
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Facilitated learning for students with diverse needs during activities to promote inclusive education.
- Aided teachers in managing classroom dynamics and preparing lessons to streamline instructional delivery.
- Supported lead teacher in classroom tasks to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Worked with staff to foster a supportive and engaging classroom atmosphere.
Co teacher in infant room
Webster Early Learning Center
York
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Conducted assessments and participated in conferences to track and support individual student progress.
- Developed lesson plans and newsletters to foster educational engagement and support child development.
- Earned CDA certification to enhance early childhood education skills.
- Maintained clean school environment through regular cleaning every other weekend, ensuring a safe space for learning.
Cook and floater
Weigelstown Child Care, LLC
Weigelstown
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared nutritious meals for children following dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated with staff to create weekly meal plans for diverse needs.
- Supported meal and snack preparation for daycare children, ensuring nutritional quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organized food storage to promote a safe food environment.
- Floated between rooms to enhance child supervision and support teachers' needs.
Assistant Teacher
St. Johns Neumann School for Children Health
Columbia
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Facilitated small group activities that enhanced children's social and cognitive development.
- Supported classroom management by enforcing rules and promoting positive behavior.
- Assisted lead teacher in one-year-old classroom, fostering effective learning environment.
Assistant Teacher
York Jewish Community Center Gan Rimon
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Facilitated small group activities to develop social and cognitive skills among children.
- Enforced rules and encouraged positive behavior to maintain effective classroom management.
- Supported two-year-old classroom to create engaging and nurturing learning environment.
Assistant Teacher
York Jewish Community Center Gan Tamar
York
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance social and cognitive skills in children.
- Supported classroom management by enforcing rules and fostering positive behavior among students.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing lesson plans tailored for diverse age groups.
- Initiated classes for CDA to further professional development.
Assistant Teacher
U-Gro Learning Center
York
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans that catered to diverse learning needs.
- Led interactive learning experiences for 1½-year-olds, promoting engagement and exploration.
- Facilitated small group activities that fostered children's social and cognitive development.
- Supported classroom management by enforcing rules and promoting positive behavior.
- Developed skills in child engagement through 2,500 hours of hands-on experience.
- Achieved CPR and first aid certification to maintain safety in classrooms.
- Acquired necessary clearances to work with young children in educational settings.
Machine Operator
Wolfgang Confectioners
Loganville
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Operated machinery for chocolate production and confectionery packaging, ensuring timely and quality output.
- Ran kitchen machines on conveyor belts to streamline chocolate processing and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed bag machines for candy packaging operations.
- Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance checks to maintain operational reliability.
- Ensured product quality by inspecting finished goods for defects rigorously.
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered mail and packages to customers in rural areas, ensuring timely and reliable service.
- Maintained accurate records of all deliveries and pickups, supporting accountability and tracking.
- Sorted incoming mail and parcels using automated systems to enhance processing speed.
Dietary Cook
Country Meadows of York
York
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with nutritionists to develop balanced meal plans for residents.
- Prepared nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Supported food preparation and meal service to improve overall resident dining experience.
- Developed desserts and salads to enhance variety and appeal of salad bar offerings.
- Oversaw kitchen inventory to ensure consistent availability of fresh ingredients for meal preparation.
- Stored stock efficiently in refrigerators, freezers, and stockroom.
Logistics and Distribution Technician
WellSpan York Hospital
York
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Managed inventory levels to ensure continuous availability of medical supplies for critical patient needs.
- Coordinated timely deliveries of medical supplies to hospital departments, enhancing patient care.
- Stocked ICUs and ED with necessary medical supplies to support ongoing operations.
- Responded to phone calls from hospital areas requesting supplies, delivering prompt assistance to support operations.
Team Leader in Foodservice
UPMC Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervised patient line operations and retail management to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Maintained and monitored temperature charts to uphold health standards compliance.
- Operated cash register and served patients at grill station to provide timely and efficient service.
Foodservice Team Leader
WellSpan York Hospital
York
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Supervised food service operations in fast-paced hospital environment.
- Coordinated meal preparation and delivery, meeting dietary needs of patients and staff.
- Trained and mentored staff on food safety and sanitation practices, enhancing compliance and knowledge.
- Managed employees on cafeteria side to ensure smooth operations.
- Created station assignments to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Conducted inventory checks of sandwiches and salads in the cafeteria.
- Performed cleaning of milkshake machine to ensure proper functioning.
- Executed cash register counts at the conclusion of lunch and dinner shifts.
Diet Clerk/Foodservice Worker/ Prep Cook/ Coffee Barista
Wellspan Surgical and Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Entered patient meal selections into computer system, ensuring accurate tracking of dietary needs.
- Assembled food trays efficiently on tray line for patient service.
- Prepared meals for employees in cafeteria, ensuring quality and presentation.
- Cooked food items on cafeteria grill, consistently meeting daily demand for fresh meals.
- Organized stock and maintained cleanliness in walk-ins and stockroom.
- Operated cash register accurately in cafeteria to process transactions.
- Prepared various beverages, including coffee, smoothies, frappes, and teas, to elevate customer satisfaction at coffee shop.
Cook and Foodservice Worker
WellSpan York Hospital
York
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Prepared and served nutritious meals for patients and cafeteria employees following standardized recipes.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety guidelines during meal preparation to ensure food safety.
- Served customers efficiently on serving line and cafeteria grill, ensuring quality and satisfaction.
- Operated cash registers, handling transactions efficiently.
Foodservice Worker
Hanover Hospital
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Served meals on patient tray line, ensuring prompt delivery to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Prepared meals for patients and employees, including salads, sandwiches, soups, desserts, and entrees.
- Tested recipes to ensure quality and consistency in meal offerings.
- Assisted with setup for functions, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
- Conducted inventory of food supplies in staff break rooms, maintaining adequate stock levels for convenience.
Bakery Specialist
Weis Markets
12.2007 - 08.2010
- Prepared baked goods according to Weis Markets' recipes and quality standards.
- Created an assortment of bread, pies, and cookies for customer selection.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards during baking processes.
- Managed inventory of baking supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Ordered supplies to support ongoing baking operations.
- Streamlined supply ordering process to maintain optimal inventory levels for baking operations.
- Maintained detailed production log to monitor output and identify efficiency trends.
- Arranged bakery tables with diverse product selection to attract customers.
Dietary Cook
Country Meadows of York
York
03.2005 - 12.2007
- Prepped ingredients and cooked meals for dinner service.
- Served lunch and dinner, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Prepared daily salad bar to provide fresh options for customers.
- Set up dessert carts for lunch and dinner services, enhancing meal presentation.
- Organized and prepared special events to elevate customer dining experiences.
Education
Child Development Associate in Infant and Toddler - Harrisburg, PA
Pennaeyc
Harrisburg, PA09-2026
Associate in Culinary Arts - York, PA
School of Culinary Arts At Yorktowne Business Institute
York, PA06-2004
Professional Baking And Pastry Diploma - York, PA
Yorktowne Business Institute
York, PA06-2004
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Childcare experience
- Infant and toddler care
- Child development instruction
- Physical and cognitive development
- Language development skills
- Social-emotional development techniques
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Lesson planning
- Health screenings
- CPR and first aid certification
- HACCP certified practices
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Time management skills
Additional Information - Notes
I am looking for a full time job I am a hard worker that likes to stay busy. I wanted to clarify why I no longer work for some of my jobs on resume. Where I am currently, I float to different classrooms. I expressed an interest in the infant room but haven't been in there much since I started. You have to fill out a ton of paperwork and constantly be observed. At Children and Company, I was hired for the infant room, but they put me in the two-year-old room. I tried a computer job at Children, Youth, and Families but it wasn't for me. I missed being around children. I left Ore Valley because I didn't get 40 hour work weeks. I would have needed a part time job over the summer. I left Weiglestown daycare because they didn't have me in a classroom enough. I was in the kitchen more, and I needed to be observed around children to finish my CDA degree. At St. John Neumann School, I was hired and within a week all the managers were fired. They talked about closing the school down.
Certification
• Driver's License, Valid
• CPR Certification, 07/01/25 to 07/31/27
• First Aid Certification, 07/01/25 to 07/31/27
• AED Certification, 07/01/25 to 07/31/27
• Child Development Associate Certification, 09/01/23 to 09/30/26
• ServSafe, 06/01/21 to 06/30/26
• CPR Certification, 07/01/25 to 07/31/27
• First Aid Certification, 07/01/25 to 07/31/27
• AED Certification, 07/01/25 to 07/31/27
• Child Development Associate Certification, 09/01/23 to 09/30/26
• ServSafe, 06/01/21 to 06/30/26
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$20/hr - $30/hrTimeline
Floating Assistant Teacher
Community Progress Council Early Head Start
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Children and Company
06.2025 - 08.2025
Social Service Aide 3
York County Children and Youth
04.2025 - 06.2025
BI Paraprofessional
Ore Valley Elementary
02.2025 - 04.2025
Co teacher in infant room
Webster Early Learning Center
07.2023 - 02.2025
Cook and floater
Weigelstown Child Care, LLC
06.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Teacher
St. Johns Neumann School for Children Health
05.2023 - 06.2023
Assistant Teacher
York Jewish Community Center Gan Rimon
03.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Teacher
York Jewish Community Center Gan Tamar
07.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Teacher
U-Gro Learning Center
02.2022 - 08.2022
Machine Operator
Wolfgang Confectioners
01.2022 - 02.2022
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
08.2021 - 11.2021
Dietary Cook
Country Meadows of York
05.2020 - 07.2021
Logistics and Distribution Technician
WellSpan York Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2020
Team Leader in Foodservice
UPMC Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
Foodservice Team Leader
WellSpan York Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019
Diet Clerk/Foodservice Worker/ Prep Cook/ Coffee Barista
Wellspan Surgical and Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2018
Cook and Foodservice Worker
WellSpan York Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2017
Foodservice Worker
Hanover Hospital
08.2010 - 09.2012
Bakery Specialist
Weis Markets
12.2007 - 08.2010
Dietary Cook
Country Meadows of York
03.2005 - 12.2007
Child Development Associate in Infant and Toddler - Harrisburg, PA
Pennaeyc
Associate in Culinary Arts - York, PA
School of Culinary Arts At Yorktowne Business Institute
Professional Baking And Pastry Diploma - York, PA
Yorktowne Business Institute