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Emma Jensen
Menomonie,WI
Summary
I am passionate about supporting children’s growth and development and committed to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment. With a background in special education, I bring experience working with diverse learning and behavioral needs while promoting positive guidance and developmentally appropriate discipline. I am known for my patience, strong communication skills, and ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff to support a collaborative and supportive childcare environment. I strive to support staff, foster positive relationships, and help create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club
Menomonie, WI
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated youth programs that fostered personal growth and development.
- Developed engaging activities to enhance social skills and teamwork among participants.
- Implemented safety protocols ensuring well-being of all club members during events.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills, promoting resilience and self-confidence in youth.
- Monitored participant progress throughout the duration of various programs to ensure individual goals were met.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
Paraprofessional
Glenwood City School
Glenwood City, WI
12.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavior intervention strategies and fostering positive student interactions.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and organizing classroom activities to enhance student engagement.
- Adapted lesson plans based on individual student needs, promoting personalized learning experiences and academic growth.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance skills in educational best practices and strategies for inclusion.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Paraprofessional
Luck School District
Luck, WI
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to educators, contributing to improved academic outcomes.
- Facilitated small group instruction, reinforcing core concepts and enhancing understanding through targeted support.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to communicate student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Education
Business Management
Northwood Technical College
New Richmond, WIHigh School Diploma -
Luck Schools
Luck, WISkills
- Youth engagement
- Attendance record-keeping
- Relationship building
- Activities supervision
- Activities planning
- First aid and safety
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Teaching
- Decision-making
- Counseling techniques
- Team building
- Parent relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Professional demeanor
- Program planning
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Special education
- Documentation
- Student health and safety
- Emotional support
- Reading and writing support
- Activity planning
- Behavior modification
- Progress monitoring
- Parent communication
- Child development
- Individual student assistance
- Educational support
- Crisis management
- Educational games
Interests
Timeline
Youth Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club
07.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Glenwood City School
12.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Luck School District
05.2024 - 12.2024
Business Management
Northwood Technical College
High School Diploma -
Luck Schools