Jenna Steel
Twin Falls,Idaho
Summary
Builds strong teams by fostering collaboration, providing training, and encouraging growth to drive effective operations. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and conflict resolution, with a focus on creating positive learning environments. Adept at adapting to changing priorities and addressing individual needs through tailored strategies and open communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CO- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Jerome Little Tigers
Jerome, Idaho
10.2025 - Current
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with employees.
- Worked with a team of 15 staff members to support, train, and provide coaching to ensure efficient operations.
- Provided regular performance feedback, developed subordinates' skills, and encouraged growth.
- Adapted to changing priorities and unforeseen circumstances, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in leadership.
- Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets, and employee requests.
- Engaged in discussions with parents to meet individual children's needs.
- Stepped into classrooms to demonstrate how to establish a routine, set up a classroom, and build relationships with children.
LEAD TEACHER
CSI Head Start
Twin Falls, Idaho
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.
Preschool Lead Teacher
College of Southern Idaho Preschool Lab
, US
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Engaged children through 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.
Assistant Lab Teacher
College Of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, Idaho
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
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
, US
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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES/ INQUIRY BASED ECE
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2023
Associate of Arts - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05.2013
Skills
- Staff development
- Lesson planning
- Documentation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive learning environment
- Play-based learning strategies
- Classroom management techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Student record management
- Behavioral management approaches
- Trauma-informed teaching
Certification
- Emotional Intelligence Micro Certification
- Trauma Toolbox Certification
Timeline
CO- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Jerome Little Tigers
10.2025 - Current
LEAD TEACHER
CSI Head Start
08.2024 - 07.2025
Preschool Lead Teacher
College of Southern Idaho Preschool Lab
08.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Lab Teacher
College Of Southern Idaho
08.2010 - 05.2013
SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Michaels Arts and Craft
06.2009 - 06.2010
REFEREE
City of Twin Falls
05.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES/ INQUIRY BASED ECE
Boise State University
Associate of Arts - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
College of Southern Idaho