Jenna Gunter
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
A United States Navy Veteran, who has been in many leadership positions and have worked cooperatively as a member of a team. As a United States Navy spouse, mother, and current college student, possess both great time management skills and the ability to complete trainings and projects on time. Experienced with classroom support, instructional assistance, and student engagement. Over 6 years of experience working with children and youth in a child and youth setting. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance learning environments. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, and planning curriculums and activities appropriate for all ages.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
United States Navy
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Leading Petty Officer for one work center which included 40 sailors.
- Successfully supervised the completion of 1,400 highly demanding maintenance actions.
- Implemented a hands-on training plan for all new electricians, allowing them to qualify well ahead of schedule.
- Worked well with a diverse team of sailors.
- Successfully completed all Department of the Navy trainings on time.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with United States Navy safety standards.
- Served as a member of the Import Emergency Team, ready to combat casualties with a team of sailors as a part of an emergency response team.
Paint Instructor
Anchor Arts
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Maintained clean paint studio in order to promote easy learning.
- Instructed students both children and adults.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate painters.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Promoted and fostered effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Nursery School Teacher
Trinity United Methodist Church
01.2010 - 03.2016
- Developed schedules and activity plans for each Sunday's class, ranging from as little as three students and sometimes more than ten students.
- Enhanced student understanding of curriculum materials through the use of creative teaching techniques, such as hands-on activities.
- Promoted physical health and wellness among students by incorporating movement-based activities into daily routines.
- Promoted and fostered effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
- Helped children and youth develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution.
- Helped students make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities.
- Aided in building school readiness skills and explore the environment around them.
Vacation Bible School Leader
Trinity United Methodist Church
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Arranged and served delicious, nutritious snacks for children during appropriate times.
- Prepared, arranged, and maintained indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
- Created daily arts and crafts projects at appropriate difficulty for small children.
- Held children's interest for up to 8 hours by offering variety of activities.
- Planned, organized, and worked cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Kept children and youth actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in Vacation Bible School.
- Effectively communicated in English, both orally and in writing.
- Engaged children in learning by selecting age-appropriate stories to share.
- Designed procedures to manage children's behavior throughout VBS sessions.
- Sang bible songs with children to reinforce lessons.
Youth Soccer Coach
Upper Township Challenger Sports
09.2010 - 02.2015
- Inventoried equipment on a recurring basis and recommended replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
- Identified individual player strengths and weaknesses, tailoring coaching methods accordingly.
- Coached more than one soccer team with more than ten players at any given time.
- Helped prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate soccer practice and game schedules.
- Helped children and youth develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players through modeling respectful behavior during games and practices.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to create comprehensive practice schedules for optimal progress.
- Mentored new volunteers by sharing valuable coaching insights and strategies for success.
- Championed a positive learning environment where all players felt encouraged to ask questions and seek guidance from coaches.
Education
No Degree - Art History And Education
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Ocean City High School
Ocean City, NJ06.2014
Skills
- Works well in team environment
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Goal-Oriented
- Classroom Management
- Materials Preparation
- Emergency Procedures
- Physical Fitness
Volunteering
I enjoy volunteering in my free time. It brings me great joy to give back to the community and help others. I often volunteer at food drives, Trunk or Treats, as well as Toys for Tots every holiday season.
Timeline
Electrician
United States Navy
03.2016 - 05.2021
Paint Instructor
Anchor Arts
06.2014 - 03.2016
Youth Soccer Coach
Upper Township Challenger Sports
09.2010 - 02.2015
Vacation Bible School Leader
Trinity United Methodist Church
06.2010 - 06.2015
Nursery School Teacher
Trinity United Methodist Church
01.2010 - 03.2016
No Degree - Art History And Education
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
Ocean City High School