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Emily Jensen
Watertown,SD
Summary
Full-time student at Dakota State University going for a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-4
Watertown School District
12.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Student Teacher
Watertown School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with the management of classroom rules, procedures, and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Daycare Assistant
Donna Johnson
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill, and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Kept children between the ages of 6 weeks and 10 years safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Boys and Girls Club of Watertown
Brittany Foyt
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dakota State University
Madison, SD05-2025
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Watertown, SD05-2021
Skills
- Adaptable
- Creative problem solving
- Positive
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Leader
Interests
Timeline
Student Teacher
Watertown School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-4
Watertown School District
12.2023 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Donna Johnson
08.2022 - 05.2024
Boys and Girls Club of Watertown
Brittany Foyt
03.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
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