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Jayna Connoyer

Edwardsville,IL

Summary

I'm currently a senior at McKendree University obtaining my Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I'm completing my student teaching at Roxana Central Intermediate School.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter/Private Nanny

08.2021 - Current

Preparing and giving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Providing engaging and enriching daily activities. Changing diapers and administering naps/medication. I have experience ranging from ages 2-15.

Elementary Field Experiences

08.2021 - 12.2024

Throughout higher education, I have observed and taught in 4 classrooms, totaling 180 hours. During this time, I have formed lifelong connections with my cooperating teachers. I’ve been in a variety of classrooms: Midway Elementary (2nd grade) in Edwardsville School District, Marine Elementary (1st grade) in Triad School District, Whiteside Elementary (3rd grade) in Whiteside School District, and Highland Elementary (5th grade) in Highland School District.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Imagination Station Daycare
01.2024 - 09.2024

Creating and following lesson plans. Administering food, naps, and diaper changes/potty training. I worked as a floater in the infant, toddler, two-year-old, and pre-k rooms.

Volunteer Softball Coach

07.2018 - 09.2021

During my high school softball career, I volunteered as a coach for the Edwardsville Middle School teams. I assisted in planning team bonding activities, coaching practices, coaching games, leading team and parent meetings, and planning team celebrations.

Education

Bachelor's - Elementary Education

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville, IL
05-2021

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Educational activities
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Student-centered learning

Professional Development and Achievements

Current McKendree Rotaract Vice President

Current Golden Apple Scholar

2024 Project LEAD Fall Forum: Leaders in Education Advocating for Diversity

Various recognition on the Dean’s and President’s List throughout higher education

Courses Taken Outside of McKendree Program:

  • Foods and Nutrition/Culinary Arts 1
  • Sociology
  • Honors Psychology
  • Child Development
  • DCFS Mandated Reporter
  • Trauma Informed Care Certification

Timeline

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Imagination Station Daycare
01.2024 - 09.2024

Babysitter/Private Nanny

08.2021 - Current

Elementary Field Experiences

08.2021 - 12.2024

Volunteer Softball Coach

07.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor's - Elementary Education

McKendree University

High School Diploma -

Edwardsville High School
Jayna Connoyer