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Crystal Jensen

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Dedicated Team Lead with strong experience in supervising daily operations and facilitating engaging environments for children. Skilled in coordinating lesson planning, staff training, and enhancing parent communication. Committed to supporting administrative tasks and ensuring compliance with childcare regulations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Aunty's Place
Auburn, WA
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Supervised daily operations ensuring safe and engaging environment for children.
  • Coordinated lesson planning, activities, and staff schedules.
  • Assisted with staff training and classroom management.
  • Facilitated effective parent communication and engagement.
  • Supported administrative tasks including enrollment and compliance with childcare regulations.

Lead Teacher

Puyallup Playcare Center
Puyallup, WA
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

Team Lead

La Petite Academy Inc.
Puyallup, WA
09.2019 - 09.2023

Organized activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.

Enforced behavior rules and classroom procedures.

Assisted with enrollment, tours, and management duties.

Took on cooking responsibilities and substitute management roles.

Lead Teacher

Lakeview Daycare and Preschool
Lacey, WA
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.

Nursing Assistant

Avamere Rehabilitations
Tacoma, WA
07.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Classroom management
  • Administrative support
  • Lesson planning
  • Staff training
  • Parent engagement
  • Operational oversight
  • Compliance management
  • Communication
  • Problem resolution

Timeline

Team Lead

Aunty's Place
10.2024 - 08.2025

Lead Teacher

Puyallup Playcare Center
11.2023 - 06.2024

Team Lead

La Petite Academy Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2023

Lead Teacher

Lakeview Daycare and Preschool
05.2017 - 05.2019

Nursing Assistant

Avamere Rehabilitations
07.2012 - 01.2013
Crystal Jensen