Jacquelyne Strong
Preschool Teacher
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Experienced and dedicated teacher with 13 years of experience. Committed to the learning and overall wellbeing of students. Utilize a professional approach to effectively motivate and engage students in their educational journey. Passionate about assisting children in completing tasks and understanding new concepts. Always ready to support students and teachers with administrative or student-related needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Bastrop Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
08.2009 - 01.2022
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Merit School
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
Elementary Electives Teacher
The Merit School
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 100 students.
- Managed and maintained computers by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
Assistant Teacher, 1st, 2nd/3rd Grade
The Merit School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Supervised recess, lunch, and daily student intake and dismissal.
Montessori Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Merit School
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, toileting, and handwashing.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Minnieland
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2028
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2020
Career Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Development
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12.2019
Career Studies Certificate - Infant And Toddler Care
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12.2016
Certificate - Early Childhood Development
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2016
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Observe Children
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Bastrop Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
The Merit School
08.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant Teacher, 1st, 2nd/3rd Grade
The Merit School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Elementary Electives Teacher
The Merit School
06.2016 - 08.2020
Montessori Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Merit School
05.2014 - 06.2016
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Minnieland
01.2012 - 05.2014
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
08.2009 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
Northern Virginia Community College
Career Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Development
Northern Virginia Community College
Career Studies Certificate - Infant And Toddler Care
Northern Virginia Community College
Certificate - Early Childhood Development
Northern Virginia Community College
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