Jasmine Gaydos
Ottawa,IL
Summary
Driven, enthusiastic, and nurturing educator with student teaching experience at Wallace Grade School. Proficient skills in classroom management and student engagement. Excelled in creating positive learning environments, fostering strong relationships, and implementing differentiated instruction. Skilled in lesson planning and proficient at adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Wallace Grade School
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Facilitated full classroom takeover and everyday classroom routines.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Infant Nanny
Fox Family
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided a nurturing environment for infant, ensuring safety and well-being at all times.
- Maintained information of the infant''s daily activities, milestones, and health-related information for parental review.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, organized living environment for both the family and the infant.
- Fostered strong parent-nanny relationships through open communication, trust, and professionalism.
- Encouraged early language development by engaging infant in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.
- Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Starved Rock Regional Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05-2023
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Township High School
Ottawa, IL05-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Student Teacher
Wallace Grade School
01.2025 - Current
Infant Nanny
Fox Family
10.2023 - 12.2024
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Starved Rock Regional Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Township High School
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