Janalee Schmidt
Uniontown,AL
Summary
. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Caring Job Title with Number years of experience in Area of expertise instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Ruth Allen
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
Mother
Myself
At Home
02.2002 - Current
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Simply Delicious Bakery And Restaurant
Demopolis, Alabama
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Southern Star Mennonite School
Geiger, Alabama
08.1998 - 05.2001
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Created and led Number field trips and hands-on activities to foster creativity.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Introduced classroom games and various outdoor recreational events to promote physical, mental and social development.
Education
8th Grade -
05.1992
I am currently enrolled at Wallace State University for Early Childhood Education. Short term certificate.
Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Educational Strategies
- Social Support
- Protein Handling
- Motor Skills Development
- Child Programs
- Social Skills
- Child Safety
- Social Behaviors
- Household Tasks
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs - Ruth Allen
08.2016 - Current
Restaurant Owner/Operator - Simply Delicious Bakery And Restaurant
07.2014 - 08.2016
Mother - Myself
02.2002 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Southern Star Mennonite School
08.1998 - 05.2001
Faunsdale Christian School - 8th Grade,