Jacquelyn Hazel
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate early childhood educator with experience designing and delivering nature-based, sensory-rich, and play-centered programs for children ages 2–11. Skilled in supporting toddlers' social-emotional development, fostering secure attachments, and creating nurturing environments. Adaptable, patient, and collaborative, with strong communication skills, and a commitment to each child's unique growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Early Alpine Academy
Bozeman, Montana
09.2025 - Current
- Support daily rhythms in a play-based preschool classroom, cultivating warm and engaging learning environments.
• Prepare and rotate sensory and play activities aligned with developmental needs and children’s interests.
• Model emotional regulation and guide children through conflict resolution, big feelings, and social interactions.
• Serve as a consistent, warm point of contact for families, sharing updates through Brightwheel and in-person conversations.
• Step in as Lead Teacher during absences, guiding classroom flow, routine, and team collaboration with confidence and clarity.
• Maintain classroom safety, ratios, attendance, and documentation in alignment with licensing requirements.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families, contributing to a predictable and connected daily experience.
AmeriCorps Member
Tucson Village Farm
Tucson, AZ
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed and led weekly lessons for Little Sprouts, a nature-based preschool program for children ages 2–5, integrating gardening, nutrition, storytelling, and sensory exploration.
- Fostered social-emotional growth through gentle guidance, responsive caregiving, and consistent routines.
- Taught children facing food insecurity, and unstable housing, using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
- Adapted the curriculum to meet diverse developmental stages and learning styles, nurturing each child's curiosity and independence.
- Designed and implemented a 12-week pilot 4-H afterschool program for 21 low-income children (ages 5–11), incorporating cooking, gardening, ceramics, photography, and emotional learning.
Nanny
Griffith & Stratton Families
Fort Collins, CO
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered personalized, compassionate care for children as young as nine months, including neurodivergent children, supporting emotional well-being and developmental growth.
- Partnered closely with parents to align on developmental goals, routines, and gentle discipline strategies.
- Cultivated secure attachments and emotional resilience through patient, empathetic caregiving.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Political Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2024
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Early Alpine Academy
09.2025 - Current
AmeriCorps Member
Tucson Village Farm
02.2025 - 08.2025
Nanny
Griffith & Stratton Families
08.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Political Science
Colorado State University