Jayda Bigelow
Stockbridge,Georgia
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping others reach their goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Tutor
Family Members
Stockbridge, GA
08.2020 - Current
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Communicated with parents on students' progress.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed class materials with students by discussing text, working out solutions to problems and reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Utilized creative teaching methods such as games and interactive activities to make learning enjoyable and engaging.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting tutoring approaches as needed for optimal results.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of student performance, identifying areas requiring additional support or intervention.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Served as a mentor and role model for students, offering guidance on important life skills such as goal-setting, decision-making, and self motivation.
- Used role-playing, dialogue, literature and film as special teaching techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of their learning by setting achievable goals, monitoring progress, and celebrating successes.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
Babysitter
Family Members
Stockbridge, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Church
Union City, GA
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Supervised children from ages 2 to 6 years of age.
- Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Worked with lead members of the church to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Monitored class of 4-5 children for 3 hours weekly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge, GA05.2024
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Patience and Empathy
- Progress Evaluations
- Adaptable nature
- Feedback provision
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Active Listening
Timeline
Home Tutor
Family Members
08.2020 - Current
Babysitter
Family Members
08.2019 - Current
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Church
01.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School