Jean Ruppert
Bethany,IL
Summary
Friendly and energetic Preschool Teacher with 10+ years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. I consider myself to be creative and energetic and devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Cee Cee'z Imagination Station Preschool
Mattoon, IL
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted and supervised 10-20 children through entire school day.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Founder/Preschool Teacher
Bethany Christian Preschool
Bethany, IL
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Music/Kindergarten Teacher
Aloysius Elementary School
Springfield, IL
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Direct Support Staff
Moultrie County Beacon
Sullivan, IL
06.2008 - 10.2018
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Decatur Christian Preschool
Decatur, IL
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Lead Preschool teacher of 3/4 year olds.
- Music Teacher and PE teacher for Jr High and High school
Teacher Assistant
Okaw Valley CUSD #302
Bethany, IL
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
Assistant Teacher
Sullivan School District
Sullivan, IL
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL2010
Transferred Credits - Early Childhood Education
Parkland College
Champaign, IL1990
Transferred Credits - Early Childhood Education/Japanese Studies
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL1989
Biblical Studies - Biblical Studies
Christ For The Nations Institute
Stony Brook, NY1987
High School Diploma -
South East High School
Springfield, IL1984
Skills
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Educational Material Development
- Activity Demonstrations
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- School Community Relations
- Arts and Crafts
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Class Reading
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Cee Cee'z Imagination Station Preschool
12.2021 - Current
Music/Kindergarten Teacher
Aloysius Elementary School
10.2019 - 05.2021
Founder/Preschool Teacher
Bethany Christian Preschool
08.2017 - 05.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
Decatur Christian Preschool
08.2013 - 05.2015
Teacher Assistant
Okaw Valley CUSD #302
08.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant Teacher
Sullivan School District
08.2010 - 05.2012
Direct Support Staff
Moultrie County Beacon
06.2008 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lake Land College
Transferred Credits - Early Childhood Education
Parkland College
Transferred Credits - Early Childhood Education/Japanese Studies
Lincoln Land Community College
Biblical Studies - Biblical Studies
Christ For The Nations Institute
High School Diploma -
South East High School
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