Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline
Jennifer Baumann

Jennifer Baumann

Early Childhood Educator
Chadron,NE

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to creating and offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote professionalism in the Child Care field. Offering 24 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with Child Care Educators, students and the community.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Association President

Panhandle Area Child Care Services
01.2003 - Current
  • Developed workshops and presentations to engage child care professionals with continuous education and training to maintain their State License.
  • Coached, supervised and mentored child care professionals with imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
  • Worked with ECE educators on how to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Established positive relationships with area child care educators to promote professionalism among those choosing child care as their career.

Early Childhood Educator

The Playschool
08.1999 - Current
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning using the states Early Learning Guidelines.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Encouraging curiosity and exploration with all of the senses, empowering children in the natural environment with our certified outdoor classroom with Nature Explore
  • Awarded a step 5 with Nebraska Step up to Quality.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Chadron State College, Chadron, NE

CDA - Early Childhood

Council For Professional Recognition

The CDA is based on a core set of competency standards that guide early childhood professionals toward becoming qualified educators of young children. Obtained in 2007 and maintained.

Skills

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Create and Maintain Budgets
  • Document Recordkeeping- students, staff, and all bookkeeping
  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Business Marketing and Social Media
  • Growth Mindset

Timeline

Association President - Panhandle Area Child Care Services
01.2003 - Current
Early Childhood Educator - The Playschool
08.1999 - Current
Chadron State College - No Degree, Early Childhood Education
Council For Professional Recognition - CDA, Early Childhood
Jennifer BaumannEarly Childhood Educator