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Jenna Connolly

Urbandale

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable professional with a varied background in education and human resources. Highly organized and reliable with a proven ability to accomplish goals with a positive attitude.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

People & Culture

ADi Group
07.2019 - Current
  • Managed all in-house human resources activities for 20-30 employees
  • Coordinated and managed the administration of company offered insurance benefits
  • Managed the onboarding process for new hires, creating seamless integration into the company culture and work environment
  • Enhanced company culture by organizing company events, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees
  • Acted as Office Manager by ordering supplies, maintaining relationships and scheduling services with vendors, managing the security system, sorting daily mail, and ensuring an organized work environment
  • Provided back-up support to Accounting by depositing checks, assisting with entering A/P invoices, as well as sending invoices to clients, and completed the Monthly Financial Audit between the operating system and accounting system
  • Provided overflow support to Client Services by preparing sales orders and purchase orders for invoicing
  • Acted as an administrative assistant to the President/CEO

Pre-K Teacher

Little Friends of Living Faith
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons
  • Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process
  • Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions
  • Maintained an organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe

K-3 Academic Interventionist

Des Moines Public Schools
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Worked with small groups of students to provide research based interventions
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention programs through ongoing data analysis and made adjustments as needed
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in academic intervention techniques
  • Enhanced student performance by implementing targeted academic interventions based on individual needs
  • Coordinated with other school staff members to ensure seamless integration between intervention services and classroom instruction

Pre-K Teacher

Hope Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2016

Please refer to the job description associated with Little Friends of Living Faith.

1st Grade Teacher

West Des Moines Community Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff

Education

Master of Science - Teaching

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts Entrepreneurship

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management

Timeline

People & Culture

ADi Group
07.2019 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

Little Friends of Living Faith
08.2018 - 05.2019

K-3 Academic Interventionist

Des Moines Public Schools
10.2016 - 08.2018

Pre-K Teacher

Hope Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2016

1st Grade Teacher

West Des Moines Community Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014

Master of Science - Teaching

Drake University

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts Entrepreneurship

University of Iowa
Jenna Connolly