Christa Jergens

Iowa Child Care Resource And Referral

08.2022 - Current

Strengthened relationships between providers and families by improving regular communication and addressing concerns promptly.
Advanced knowledge of current trends in early childhood education by attending conferences, webinars, or other relevant professional development opportunities.
Developed comprehensive policies and procedures with providers to guide daily operations to meet state requirements and improve quality of care across multiple locations or programs.
Promoted training and retention of child care providers through the organization of events, workshops, and support groups, as well as individual consultation visits.
Coached programs in implementation of Program Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Systems Pyramid Model, which focuses on the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children birth to five.
Encouraged participation and assisted programs in completing process to become rated in Iowa's Quality for Kids system.
Partnered with local and state agencies to stay current in requirements and services for providers in the State of Iowa.

Des Moines Public Schools

01.2007 - 06.2022

Collaborated with grade-level team for differentiated instruction as part of a PLC
Created and maintained strong relationships with co-workers, students and families through open communication, care, and respect.
Coordinated and co-taught lessons with special education and ELL teachers.
Participated in and implemented Schools for Rigor training.
Utilized assessment tools, designed and implemented instructional strategies and analyzed data to guide instruction.
Implemented and presented social skills instruction, created and monitored behavior plans/interventions.
Developed comprehensive lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, enhancing comprehension of subject material for all students.
Established a positive classroom environment by promoting mutual respect and open communication among students.
Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative projects.

Des Moines Public Schools

01.2020 - 01.2022

Trained students and families to use computers, Teams, and other programs for virtual learning
Supported students and families throughout the school year with supplies, resources, and communication as well as learning
Coordinated and co-taught lessons with special education and ELL teachers
Designed and implemented instructional strategies and analyzed data to guide instruction
Participated in and implemented training for EL Instruction.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

01.1998 - 01.2007

Supervised classroom staff, including associate and Family Advocates
Led team planning for student and family needs
Planned and facilitated monthly parent education and support meetings
Conducted in-home family visits multiple times throughout the year
Provided on-going communication with families and community
Partnered with social service agencies to connect families to resources as needed
Monitored areas of development in children to observe growth and/or detect a need for evaluation and services.

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