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Jenna Steel

Twin Falls

Summary

Knowledgeable lead teacher with a strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise, and devotion to meeting the learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

CSI Head Start
Twin Falls
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Designed interactive lessons in collaboration with teachers to boost student success.
  • Maintained secure, disciplined classroom environments to foster positive learning experiences.
  • Communicated lesson objectives and project goals to students and parents for clarity.
  • Selected appropriate curricula and planned daily lessons tailored to diverse developmental levels.
  • Monitored instructional quality through regular observations, feedback, and teacher collaborations.
  • Partnered with parents to effectively address student needs and concerns.
  • Utilized new database to accurately document paperwork and access children's information

Early Childhood Education Head Teacher

College of Southern Idaho Preschool Lab
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Engaged children through recreational and educational nature-based activities.
  • Supported children's interests through one-on-one and small group interactions.
  • Maintained classroom discipline by outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Collaborated with assistants to develop lesson plans based on children's interests.
  • Prepared lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up necessary equipment.
  • Guided college students in creating effective lesson plans for diverse learners.
  • Assessed children's performance to evaluate progress and development needs.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to update them on child's progress and behavior.

Early Childhood Education Lab Assistant

College of Southern Idaho Preschool Lab
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Engaged children through recreational and educational activities that fostered learning.
  • Interacted with children individually and in small groups to support developmental objectives.
  • Maintained well-managed classrooms by clearly outlining expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Prepared lessons by organizing educational materials and arranging necessary equipment.
  • Collaborated with instructors to create engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs.
  • Laminated teaching materials to enhance durability and usability over time.
  • Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and classroom conduct.

Referee

City of Twin Falls
05.2009 - 12.2010
  • Promoted good sportsmanship among players to foster a positive game environment.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to ensure safe and fair gameplay.
  • Made impartial decisions on unsportsmanlike behavior to uphold game integrity.
  • Trained and evaluated new referees on rules, regulations, and standards.
  • Monitored players for rule violations and issued appropriate penalties.
  • Managed time, scores, player substitutions, fouls, and timeouts during games.
  • Communicated effectively with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires to facilitate understanding.

Support Specialist

Michaels Arts and Craft
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Prepared and delivered reports to multiple departments for informed decision-making.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering trust and enhancing satisfaction.
  • Ensured accuracy of end-of-day reports by reconciling cash and credit slips with registers.
  • Directed customers to products on the floor, improving the shopping experience.
  • Established a tracking program for package delivery to customers.
  • Checked in vendor deliveries to maintain accurate product availability on the floor.

Education

Bachelors of Art - Interdisciplinary Studies/ Inquiry Based ECE

Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
12.2023

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent and teacher communication
  • Positive learning environment
  • Documentation collection
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Play-based learning
  • Diverse classroom management
  • Safe learning environment
  • Nature-based education
  • Classroom management strategies
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Project-based learning methodologies
  • Student record management
  • Behavioral management strategies
  • Trauma-informed teaching

Accomplishments

  • Trauma Toolbox Certification

References

  • Ellen, Neff, CSI Professor Emeritus, eneff@csi.edu, (208) 539-2054
  • Jamie, Bridges, CSI Preschool Lab Facilitator, jbridges@csi.edu, 208-732-6857
  • Kelsey, Skinner, CSI Early Childhood Education Adjunct Instructor, kskinner@csi.edu, (208) 320-6403, Magic Valley Early Learning Collaborative Project Manager, MEd Early and Special Education

Timeline

Lead Teacher

CSI Head Start
08.2024 - 07.2025

Early Childhood Education Head Teacher

College of Southern Idaho Preschool Lab
08.2023 - 05.2024

Early Childhood Education Lab Assistant

College of Southern Idaho Preschool Lab
08.2010 - 05.2013

Support Specialist

Michaels Arts and Craft
06.2009 - 06.2010

Referee

City of Twin Falls
05.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelors of Art - Interdisciplinary Studies/ Inquiry Based ECE

Boise State University

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