Jeni Johnson
Meridian,Idaho
Summary
Experienced Family Educator, Nanny, Preschool and Music Teacher with several years of experience teaching and tending to infants- young children, their parents, and my own 3 children.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mommy & Me Music Makers
Volunteer Work
01.2014 - 03.2023
- Supported parent/child relationship through fun music & movement activities and storytime. I created a 60 minute class two times a month for mothers and their child/ren ages 0-6.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, and rhythm by using puppets, rhythm sticks, wind wands, paper plates, scarfs, bells, boom whackers and more.
- Encouraged social interaction and participation among students and mothers to foster camaraderie and enjoyment moving our bodies to music.
- Gathered my own display materials and distributed various instruments and props that went along with my monthly themes including holiday songs and special movement songs.
Preschool Teacher & Family Educator
Bear River Head Start
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Developed daily lesson plans that covered a wide range of learning in social, emotional, & physical development. Lesson plans were fun and exciting for the children and also educational.
- As a teacher I provided frequent small group instruction, and one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- As a family educator I managed a caseload of 10 families. I met with each family 90 minutes per week and provided 2 socialization activities a month with dinner and activities for the families.
- As both a family educator and teacher I organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers and allowed ample outdoor time to learn and play.
- As a preschool teacher and family educator I observed children to identify kindergarten readiness and worked with parents in setting developmentally appropriate goals.
Nanny
Great Aupair
06.2000 - 07.2006
- I nannied for a total of six years in several different locations for various families with twins, triplets, and children 6 and under.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling. Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization. I drove the children to several fun outings like the beach, lake, museums, and zoo.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to play with the kids and keep them busy and entertained.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
Utah State University
Logan, UT06.2007
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Lesson Preparation
- Parent Training
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curriculum
- Early Childhood Music Instruction
Timeline
Mommy & Me Music Makers
Volunteer Work
01.2014 - 03.2023
Preschool Teacher & Family Educator
Bear River Head Start
06.2007 - 05.2009
Nanny
Great Aupair
06.2000 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
Utah State University