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Jaedyn Paulson

Johnston

Summary

Passionate and proactive future educator with several years of experience supporting children's development in early childhood and special education settings. Currently serving as a special education associate while pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at the University of Northern Iowa. Committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment for all students.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Associate

Horizon Elementary
Johnston
08.2024 - Current
  • Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

New Creations Child Care
Ankeny
03.2024 - 08.2025
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Facilitated social interactions among peers using cooperative games or group activities.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Encouraged creative thinking through problem solving tasks and art projects.

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Little Tigers Learning Center
Adel
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Intervened when necessary to resolve conflicts between children or adults in the classroom.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
12-2023

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Patience and flexibility
  • Behavior modeling
  • Parent communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Creative problem solving
  • Interpersonal skills

Certification

  • Mandatory Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter (exp 08/2027)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (exp 08/2025)
  • CPR/First Aid (exp 05/2026)

Timeline

Special Education Associate

Horizon Elementary
08.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

New Creations Child Care
03.2024 - 08.2025

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Little Tigers Learning Center
08.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Northern Iowa

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Des Moines Area Community College

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