Janell Ross
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Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Zadies Early Child Care Center
East Orange
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed lesson plans tailored for preschool and kindergarten students aged 2.5 to 6 years.
- Implemented strong classroom management techniques to promote a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated daily communication with parents to discuss student progress and needs.
- Supported potty training initiatives to encourage independence among young learners.
- Fostered fine and gross motor development through engaging activities and exercises.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students experiencing behavioral and social-emotional delays.
Teacher Assistant
Zadie’s of the Oranges
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Organized and prepared classroom for daily lessons and activities.
- Assisted in creating and implementing engaging activities.
- Tracked student attendance for class and meal programs.
- Led classroom operations in teacher's absence.
- Communicated with parents regarding daily activities during COVID-19 quarantine.
Group Leader
East Orange YMCA
East Orange
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Created and led engaging activities for 23 children aged three to six years.
- Supervised homework sessions, providing assistance as needed.
- Administered first aid in emergency situations.
- Enforced safety protocols during child drop-off and pick-up.
Lead Program Assistant
All Stars Project, Development School for Youth, New York, NY
New York
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Designed internship preparation workshop focused on business etiquette.
- Supported evaluation processes by collecting participant feedback and data.
- Assisted in recruitment and onboarding of new program assistants and volunteers.
- Managed communication between staff, participants, and community partners.
Program Associate
Integrated Learning and Business Development LLC
West Orange
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Identified 25 scholarships available to 40 STEM students in Mercy College's high school College Prep program.
- Developed PowerPoint presentation for orientation, focusing on RISE framework: Recognize, Identify, Set a plan, Execute.
- Supported delivery of Individualized College Plan (ICP) presentation to Higher Education Opportunity Program students.
- Graded ICP presentations, assessing creativity and understanding of core concepts.
Teacher’s Assistant
Over the Rainbow Nursery
Montclair
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Oversaw attendance, feeding, changing, and first aid administration for children ages 2 to 3 years.
- Prepared lesson plans and taught lessons to 10 students each day.
- Guided students in instruction adherence, motor skill development, and identification of numbers, colors, shapes, letters, and words.
Pool Supervisor
The Funplex
East Hanover
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Led training sessions for new lifeguards on CPR and water extraction procedures.
- Oversaw a staff of 10 employees, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided promotion recommendations to management.
Education
Morris County Community College
Randolph, NJ06.2015
Psychology Major, Education Studies Minor
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Skills
- Lesson planning and assessment
- Classroom management
- Motor skill development
- Behavioral support strategies
- Parent communication
- CPR and first aid
- Basic Spanish proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Limited
curriculum Trainings
Creative Curriculum
Tools of the Mind
Zadies Private Curriculum
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Zadies Early Child Care Center
07.2021 - 06.2025
Teacher Assistant
Zadie’s of the Oranges
09.2020 - 06.2021
Group Leader
East Orange YMCA
07.2019 - 03.2020
Program Associate
Integrated Learning and Business Development LLC
01.2016 - 08.2018
Teacher’s Assistant
Over the Rainbow Nursery
05.2015 - 08.2017
Lead Program Assistant
All Stars Project, Development School for Youth, New York, NY
01.2015 - 05.2019
Pool Supervisor
The Funplex
06.2013 - 08.2014
Morris County Community College
Psychology Major, Education Studies Minor
Spelman College
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