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Meet Melody's Pond Staff
Mirna Bymaster
Program Director
Program Director
Meet Mirna Bymaster. Mirna attended Contra Costa College and Patten University where she obtained a Liberal Arts, History, and Political Science degrees. Mirna Also studied Applied Music and Early Childhood Education and has over 13 years of preschool teaching experience.
“I love helping children explore and discover their inner confidence and enthusiasm. One of my many goals is for them to have a strong foundation for furthering their academic and social success in Kindergarten”
Johanna Jimenez
Johanna Jimenez
Teacher
Teacher
Jessie Rameño
Jessie Rameño
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
"have more than three years working with preschool children. I am currently enrolling in contra Costa Early Childhood program. It has
been really fun meeting
all your kids!"
Leila Melara
Leila Melara
Assistant
Meet Leila Melara. She is a retired grandmother of eight beautiful kiddos. She loves spending time with her grand kids and continues to be part of their daily lives and does after school pick ups. At melody’s Pond, Leila loves spending time with the infant and toddler children in our care.
Brijane'e
Brijane'e
Seasonal Assistant
Seasonal Assistant
"I am really nice and sweet and great with kids, I use to help at the same daycare I went to when I was younger so I have experience with all ages including infants . I have a lot of patience and can be really helpful. "
Daniela Melara
Daniela Melara
Seasonal Assistant
Seasonal Assistant
Meet Daniela Melara. She graduated from El Cerrito High School in 2017. She currently attends Riverside University where she is an English major. Previous teaching experience include working at Little Dream Chasers Academy from 2017-2018 and Melody’s Pond from 2016-current. Daniela is CPR and First Aid certify.
“It makes me so happy to know that working with children I am making a personal difference in their lives.”
All Melody's Pond Preschool Employees and Volunteers are required to meet CA licensing requirements before employment.
They are all CA background screen, fingerprinted, CPR and First Aid Certified. For additional certification inquiries, please make an appointment.
Staff Community Contributions
Staff Community Contributions
Mirna Bymaster
Mirna Bymaster

Leila Melara
Leila Melara
Leila currently holds a deacon position at her local church. She is also the church's treasurer and is involved in the women’s ministry helping to organize monthly outreaches to their community.