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Amanda Jenkins

Boston,MA

Summary

Highly motivated with a recent degree in Political Science from University of Massachusetts, Boston. With several years of experience in child care and customer service, working to improve the lives of children is a priority. 

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Public Schools of Brookline BEEP
03.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with lead teacher to develop and maintain an engaging inclusive Preschool classroom.
  • Provide direct care and instructional support to students individually and in small groups.
  • Support lead teacher's supervision in order to maintain a safe environment for students. 
  • Engage with students to foster positive and respectful relationships. 
  • Assist in the schools special education RISE program, providing supervision and care for children with a wide range of disabilities.

Nanny

Private family
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided supervision and care for one child when their parents are at work.
  • Pick up child from school or summer camp and bring them to various recreational programs or therapies.
  • Organize and engage in fun, educational games and activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Visitor Experience Ambassador

Boston Childrens Museum
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and their caregivers to explore the power of play while engaging in hands-on experiences
  • Acted as primary point of contact for visitors to the museum, providing excellent customer service and accurate information 
  • Presented educational and entertaining programs to visitors, including workshops, and activities
  • Occassionally manage Information Desk; answer phone, assist with visitor inquiries, make building announcements

Intern

ISI cooperations
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • While working for a human rights start up during a semester abroad in Berlin, gathered information about the group and put together their first upcoming newsletter

Sales Associate

American Eagle
10.2016 - 12.2018
  •  Greet and work with customers to assert their needs based on interactions and conversations with them.
  •  Organization and assistance in the stock room. 
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise using clear communication skills, and make recommendations based on the shoppers goals while promoting sales. 

Education

Master of Arts - Leadership, Policy & Advocacy For Early Childhood

Boston University, Wheelock College of Education
Boston, MA
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA
12-2023

Semester - Political Science

CIEE Study Abroad
Berlin
06-2019

Skills

  • Service oriented
  • Strong communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening skills
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Public Schools of Brookline BEEP
03.2024 - Current

Nanny

Private family
10.2021 - Current

Visitor Experience Ambassador

Boston Childrens Museum
01.2020 - 12.2020

Intern

ISI cooperations
04.2019 - 05.2019

Sales Associate

American Eagle
10.2016 - 12.2018

Master of Arts - Leadership, Policy & Advocacy For Early Childhood

Boston University, Wheelock College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Semester - Political Science

CIEE Study Abroad
Amanda Jenkins