Jacqueline Beckford
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
People person, who loves kids. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Finds fulfillment in helping others. Ability to work with children at all levels. Flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions. Each day is approached with enthusiasm and humor. Work with different personality types.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Drew and Sheila Fisher
01.2024 - Current
- Provided insulin as needed for Type 1 Diabetes
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Volunteer Position With Girl Scouts Of Northern Il
09.2019 - Current
- Managed 15 girls and volunteers
- Formed trusting relationship with girls
- Cookie coordinator for troop. Communication, organization, goal setting and achieving.
- Formed trusting relationship with girls, parents and other volunteers.
- Assisted in developing activities for our troop and implemented activities to promote inclusivity, kindness and leadership.
- Created and maintained budget for Girl Scout activities, confirming organization had necessary resources.
- Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
- Secured parent participation in troop activities.
Paraprofessional
School District 300
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and faculty members.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with the child that I was assigned to
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Promiseland Volunteer
Willow Creek Crystal Lake
10.2017 - Current
- Formed relationships with children and other volunteers.
- Used humor and energy with children.
- Implemented age-appropriate weekly lesson plans
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest
- Excellent age appropriate communication.
- Compassionate and patient listener.
Nanny
Chris And Katie Wietlispach
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Handled different personalities with ease.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
St. Pauls
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Formed positive relationships with co-workers and parents.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
P.A.D.S. Volunteer
Homeless Ministry
10.2004 - 01.2016
- 12 years as a volunteer
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Welcomed clients and provided a warm bed, food and a safe place to rest.
- Used my resourcefulness to assist homeless clients in any way that was needed.
- Showed people kindness, love and a listening ear.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, ILSkills
Loves kids, loves people
Collaborative team player
Self aware
Highly motivated
Approachable
Lead by example
High Emotional Intelligence
Resourceful
20 years experience, stay at home mom of 7
8 years experience as a nanny for many different personalities
Timeline
Nanny
Drew and Sheila Fisher
01.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
School District 300
08.2023 - 12.2023
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Volunteer Position With Girl Scouts Of Northern Il
09.2019 - Current
Nanny
Chris And Katie Wietlispach
08.2019 - 12.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
St. Pauls
09.2018 - 03.2020
Promiseland Volunteer
Willow Creek Crystal Lake
10.2017 - Current
P.A.D.S. Volunteer
Homeless Ministry
10.2004 - 01.2016
No Degree - Elementary Education
William Rainey Harper College