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Melissa Ortega is a dedicated Child Development Specialist with extensive experience in early childhood education. Currently employed at Plaza Community Services since May 2022, Melissa evaluates and monitors the development of children in collaboration with licensed Family child care home providers, providing coaching to families and partners for high-quality educational outcomes. Previous roles include Child Development Specialist at Crystal Stairs, Inc. and Teacher at YMCA of the USA, where responsibilities included developing programs that comply with state and licensing requirements and fostering positive behavior and conflict resolution skills. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Consumer Services from California State University, Long Beach, and multiple associate degrees from Rio Hondo College in Child Development, Human Development and Family Studies, and Early Childhood Education.