Bonnie Lynn Mello, M.A., Lecturer Department of Child and Family Development San Diego State University San Diego, CA 92182-4502 (619) 594-6242

EARNED DEGREES:

PERMITS HELD:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Current:

LECTURER, Department of Child and Family Development, College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, San Diego State University, San Diego, California.

Trainer for Parent Facilitator Program, Special Education, San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, California.

Past:

INSTRUCTOR, University of California, San Diego, University Extension, Child Development/Administration.

 

INSTRUCTOR, San Diego Community College District, San Diego, California. Child Development/Administration.

 

CONSULTANT/TRAINER, Department of Social Services, Conmunity Care Licensing Division, Sacramento, California.

 

CONSULTANT/START-UP, Infant Toddler Center YMCA of San Diego County, Downtown Branch.

 

CHILD CARE PROGRAM DEVELOMENT SPECIALIST, YMCA of San Diego County, Metro.

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Child Care and Day Camp, YMCA of San Diego County, Downtown Branch, San Diego, California.

 

CONSULTANT, Lakeshore Curriculum Materials Company, Carson, California.

 

CONSULTANT, Special Education, San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, California.

 

SUPERVISING TEACHER, PIXI Project for Preschool Mainstrearnmg, San Diego City Schools, the County Department of Education, and San Diego State University.

SUPERVISING TEACHER, Laboratory Child Development Center, Child Study Center, San Diego State University, San Diego, California.

 

RESOURCE DEVELOPER, Child Care Resource Service, San Diego, California. DIRECTOR, Pioneer Church Children's Center, San Diego, California.

 

PRESCHOOL TEACHER, The American School in Japan, Tokyo, Japan.

 

DIRECTOR CHAIR, YMCA of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California.

 

CAMP COUNSELOR, YMCA of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California.

PUBLICATIONS:

Theory of Mind, A Hands-on Curriculum Guide for Teachers and Caregivers Volume 1, 1995. I worked as part of a faculty/student team from SDSU Department of Child & Family Development to create this collection of curriculum activities for young children.

GRANTS:

$ 4,000.00 Start-up Grant. From the State Department of Education for the start-up of the Downtown YMCA After School Program, 1987.

 

$ 500.00 Mag-grant. From the National Association for the Education of Young Children for publishing "Mainstreaming Children With Special Needs," 1986.

PRESENTATIONS:

'The Role of Play in Child Growth and Development." Associated Students of San Diego State University Parent Meeting, San Diego, California, February 1996.

"Theory of Mind." SDAEYC's Fall Conference, San Diego, California, 1996.

"Parents as Program Partners." YMCA of San Diego County Training event, 1988.

"Y's Way to Child Care." YMCA of San Diego County Training event, 1987.

"Managing the Child Care Staff." YMCA of San Diego County Training event, 1987.

"Developmentally Appropriate Toys and Materials." Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Sacramento, California, 1985 through 1992.

"Acquaint Staff With Various Early Childhood Programs." Community Care Licensing Division, Sacramento, California, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992.

"Planning Group Time." SDAEYCs Winter Workshop, and elsewhere, San Diego, Califofnia, 1985-1992.

"Math Experiences for Young Children." Teacher In-service at Switzer Elementary School, San Diego, California, 1985.

 

"Science Experience for Young Children." Teacher In-service at The Door of Hope Child Care Center, San Diego, California, 1985.

 

"Teaching in a Multicultural Preschool Classroom in Japan -- the Impact of Culture on Development." NAEYC's National Conference, Los Angeles, California, 1984.

 

"Curriculum in the Mainstream Setting." SDSU Child Study Center and PIXI Project for Preschool Mainstreaming jointly sponsored PRESCHOOL MAINSTREAMING WORKSHOP, San Diego, California, 1984.

 

"Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom." SDAEYC's Winter Workshop, San Diego, California, 1984.

 

"Preschool Curriculum Development." Child Care Workers In-service Training, North Island Naval Air Station, Coronado, California, 1983.

 

"An International Perspective: Preschools in Japan." An International Conference at Pacific Oaks College, Planning Environments for Young Children, Pasadena, California, 1981.

 

"The Plight of the American Child Living in Japan." NAEYC's National Conference, San Francisco, California, 1980.

PRODUCTIONS:

EDUCATIONAL VIDEO PRODUCTION, "Learning Through Play; A Mainstream Preschool Program." Featured Teacher, Learning Resource Center, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, 1983.

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND POSITIONS HELD:

SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS -- SPECIAL EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD GOVERNANCE TEAM (SEEC)

Child Development Specialist, 1994, 1995, 1996.

SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (SDAEYC)

Board Member, College Liaison, 1994, 1995, 1996

Week of the Young Child Co-chair, 1984,1985, 1986.

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCE SERVICE

Trained, Parent to Parent Contact, 1995

CHILD CARE COORDINATING.COUNCIL -- Past Member.

 

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN

(CAEYC) Co-chair, State Conference, 1985.

State Conference Council, 1985.

State Conference Council, 1984.

RESOURCES FOR INFANT EDUCATERS - Past Member

 

CALIFORNIA ADVOCACY NETWORK -- Past Member.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS HELD:

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Hospital Playroom Volunteer, 1986.

CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.

Play Group Supervisor, 1986.

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