Jenna Olson
Lake Worth
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping, and time management skills.
Committed teaching assistant with background in adapting educational materials to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and providing support for instructional tasks. Strengths include strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Have contributed positively to improving classroom dynamics and enhancing student understanding through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Oakstone Academy
West Palm Beach
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
Coconut Creek
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Assisted families in finding resources needed to meet their specific needs related to childcare services.
- Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
- Participated in team meetings designed to share best practices related to toddler caregiving techniques.
- Communicated effectively with staff members regarding individual needs of toddlers in the program.
- Prepared reports summarizing individual toddler progress for review by administrators.
- Assisted with daily operations such as mealtime preparation, diaper changing, toilet training and nap time routines.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss developmental milestones achieved by children under care.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
- Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors among toddlers.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
Waitress Supervisor
Twin diner
Oakland park
06.1997 - 06.2005
- Checked stock levels throughout the day to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Conducted regular meetings with waitstaff to discuss progress and changes in restaurant policies or procedures.
- Developed weekly specials and promotional items to increase sales revenue.
- Performed opening and closing duties including setting up dining areas, restocking shelves, cleaning kitchen equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harcourt High School
West Palm Beach, FL06-2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Oakstone Academy
08.2014 - 05.2018
Lead Toddler Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
05.2009 - 05.2013
Waitress Supervisor
Twin diner
06.1997 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Harcourt High School