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Colleen Fennell

Brandon,FL

Summary

I am a military wife and mom of 4 kids ranging in ages 7-15. I come from a long line of teachers and I have years of experience working with children in a variety of settings from being an assistant Girl Scout leader to being the team mom for my teenage sons football team. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and I believe in promoting a positive and safe environment for all children.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Homeroom Parent

Bevis Elementary
Lithia, FL
11.2021 - Current
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.

Football Team Mom

Brandon Broncos
Brandon, FL
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district including covid sanitation protocols.
  • Reported attendance, play counts and ensured athletes stayed hydrated as well as monitored injuries.

Family Readiness Group Leader

3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, US Army
Crestview, FL
12.2018 - 07.2021
  • Encouraged individuals and family members to develop skills and use strategies for confronting problems constructively.
  • Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
  • Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.

Assistant Girl Scout Troop Leader

Girls Scouts of the Florida Panhandle
Crestview, FL
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Organized fun, interactive activities to address interests and community needs of troop members.
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.

Assistant Swim Instructor

Crestview Crusader
Crestview, FL
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducted lessons with safety-first approach in teaching multiple children simultaneously.
  • Soothed hesitant swimmers and encouraged class participation.
  • Encouraged children to enter and exit pool safely.
  • Assisted with instruction of up to 8 new swimmers concurrently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grace Christian Academy
San Diego, CA
06.2004

Some College (No Degree) - General Education Courses

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Child Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Field Trip Organization
  • Lunch and Recess Supervision
  • Relationship Building
  • Multitasking and Organization

Timeline

First Grade Homeroom Parent

Bevis Elementary
11.2021 - Current

Football Team Mom

Brandon Broncos
08.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant Girl Scout Troop Leader

Girls Scouts of the Florida Panhandle
08.2019 - 06.2020

Assistant Swim Instructor

Crestview Crusader
06.2019 - 08.2019

Family Readiness Group Leader

3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, US Army
12.2018 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Grace Christian Academy

Some College (No Degree) - General Education Courses

Hillsborough Community College

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

Grossmont College

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

San Diego Mesa College
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