Connie Jensen
Harlan,IA
Summary
Organized teacher with distinguished understanding of mixed age and toddler classrooms. Successful at working with any size classes to realize comprehensive growth. Kind professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
WCCA Head Start
08.2015 - 03.2023
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Preschool Teacher
Iowa Western Community College
10.1999 - 06.2015
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA06.1995
Skills
- Product Recommendations
- Inventory Control Procedures
- Customer Service
- Excellent People Skills
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Inventory Pricing
- Multitasking Strengths
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Serve Customers
Timeline
Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
04.2018 - 01.2022
Preschool Teacher
WCCA Head Start
08.2015 - 03.2023
Preschool Teacher
Iowa Western Community College
10.1999 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Iowa Western Community College
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