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Jeanette Gunness

Richmond Hill,N.Y.

Summary

Extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Facilitated brief therapy, cognitive behavioral treatment, and individualized education plans for early learners Worked one on one with families to apply learnings to real life situations. Superior communications skills. Extensive knowledge and understanding of psychological theories. Excellent analytical person. Advanced verbal and writing skills Extensive experience writing on academic subjects, as well as creative writing. Excelled in elementary school classroom instruction, private adult tutoring practice and education delivery. Exceptional communications and adaptability skills enabled achievement of positive outcomes. Patient and dedicated and skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons. Dedicated psychology professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher

51talk
Online, NY
01.2018 - 09.2021
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Manager

Flow Mechanical Inc.
Queens, NY
05.2013 - 09.2019
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Teacher

Self-employeed
Queens, NY
06.2012 - 01.2018
  • Worked one on one with children in self-operated daycare
  • Facilitated early learning strategies for children ages 1-5 years old
  • Established best practices curriculum to promote effective learning for children ages 8-17 years old
  • Implemented cognitive behavioral therapy for exceptional needs children for children ages 3-10 years old
  • Employed speech therapy to enhance verbal enunciation and communication
  • Experience writing and editing newsletters, announcements, proposals, and advertising
  • Taught English as a second language at 51Talk
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.

Education

Master of Arts - Developmental Psychology

CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Child Development

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
05.2017

Skills

  • Technical Skills
  • Proficient in navigating Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in using online communications
  • Curriculum Development
  • Academic Assessment Methods
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Test Preparation
  • Language Skills
  • Instructional Theories Knowledge
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Instructional Techniques

Timeline

ESL Teacher

51talk
01.2018 - 09.2021

Manager

Flow Mechanical Inc.
05.2013 - 09.2019

Teacher

Self-employeed
06.2012 - 01.2018

Master of Arts - Developmental Psychology

CUNY School of Professional Studies

Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Child Development

Kaplan University
Jeanette Gunness