Jennifer Cedrone
Seymour
Summary
Patient and dedicated educator with 5+ years of experience in early childhood education, transitioning to special education to leverage a passion for individualized student support. Skilled in building rapport, fostering inclusive environments, and implementing positive behavioral structures (utilizing a background in martial arts). CPR certified and committed to close collaboration with teachers to ensure student success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Stratford United Methodist Preschool
Stratford
08.2020 - 02.2026
- Maintained a safe, structured environment adhering to health regulations and licensing standards.
- Provided direct supervision during indoor and outdoor playtime to ensure safety.
- Taught children emotional regulation and empathy, reducing the need for behavioral intervention.
- Supported social-emotional growth by implementing mindfulness activities and conflict resolution techniques, increasing positive peer interaction.
- Conducted assessments of children's developmental milestones to inform curriculum planning.
- Led daily circle time activities featuring music, movement, and interactive storytelling to enhance engagement and language development.
- Designed and implemented play-based lesson plans for children aged six weeks to five years.
- Mentored assistant teachers and coworkers on effective classroom practices.
- Communicated regularly with families through reports and newsletters regarding child progress.
- Facilitated daily needs including diapering, feeding, toilet training and sanitizing classroom areas.
Office Assistant
Nado Paving of CT
Westport
04.2016 - 08.2020
- Coordinated scheduling for residential and commercial paving projects, serving as primary contact for client inquiries.
- Oversaw permit processing and subcontractor communication to maintain project timelines.
- Prepared estimates, sales proposals, and contracts while organizing digital and physical project files.
- Processed invoices and managed bookkeeping tasks to ensure timely operations and follow-up on accounts receivable.
- Ordered and tracked inventory to prevent project delays.
- Resolved customer issues in a polite and timely manner to ensure high satisfaction.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols by reviewing daily job site reports.
Full-Time Caregiver
Residence
Monroe
01.2001 - 04.2016
- Provided one-on-one behavioral support and nurturing guidance to help children navigate social challenges and develop emotional regulation.
- Supervised and managed a safe, engaging, and structured environment for children daily, ensuring positive behavior and emotional well-being.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities, educational games, and creative projects to support cognitive and motor skill development.
- Reinforced learning concepts by assisting with homework, reading daily, and fostering a curiosity for learning.
- Collaborated with teachers and community members through volunteering and organized activities to support child development.
- Coordinated complex daily schedules across school, extracurriculars, and medical appointments.
- Coordinated daily routines, logistics, and supply organization to ensure efficient, safe, and structured daily operations for a family of four.
Corporate Operations Representative
People's Bank
Bridgeport
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Provided support to branch staff while addressing complex inquiries about checking accounts.
- Ensured compliance with bank policies and regulations across all operational activities.
- Managed back-office functions, including check clearings, account adjustments, and reconciliations.
- Managed daily bank back-office tasks, including deposits, account adjustments, and balancing, to increase check processing speed and accuracy.
- Enhanced deposit workflows by maintaining meticulous records and performing precise data entry.
- Administered customer accounts by reconciling transactions and resolving overdraft exceptions.
Senior Secretary
People's Bank
Bridgeport
06.1994 - 08.1999
- Established an electronic records management system for all correspondence.
- Composed and distributed inter-departmental memorandums via e-mail and voice mail, maintaining confidentiality.
- Executed various administrative tasks, enhancing department operations.
- Coordinated daily appointments for management, optimizing availability for key meetings.
- Resolved calendar conflicts to ensure efficient work schedules.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduled meetings, and filed expense reports efficiently.
- Arranged travel and organized offsite meetings and events.
- Maintained proper telephone etiquette while managing inbound and outbound calls.
- Additional clerical functions covering a wide range of departmental operations.
Administrative Assistant
United States Surgical Corporation
Norwalk
06.1992 - 06.1994
- Organized, maintained, and secured confidential files, correspondence, and departmental records.
- Coordinated daily calendar and scheduled appointments/meetings for senior-level executive, ensuring seamless communication with domestic and international sales force.
- Scheduled meetings for employees, escorted visitors to staff members' offices, provided hospitality arrangements as requested
- Composed and prepared internal/external correspondence, memos, faxes, and reports via dictation and transcription.
- Maintained and updated the International Distributor Contact List Manual for Product Specialists, ensuring 100% accuracy for distribution channels.
- Managed high-volume international communication, facilitating effective, professional dialogue with global sales partners across diverse time zones and cultural backgrounds.
- Managed daily incoming/outgoing mail, including sorting, distribution, and preparing international packages via courier services.
- Managed high-volume international calls with strict adherence to telephone etiquette and accurate routing.
- Organized offsite dinners for quarterly international sales meetings and events.
- Processed complex/extensive domestic and international hotel/airline travel arrangements and itineraries for Vice President.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-1992
Associate of Science - Office Administration
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-1989
Skills
- Early childhood education principles
- Behavioral intervention
- Individual support/small group instruction
- Student behavior reporting
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning assistance
- Child development knowledge
- Special needs support
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Child safety
- Patience and empathy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution/peer mediation
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
Certification
Heartsaver Pediatric Total, Pediatric First Aid, Child/Infant CPR AED, Adult CPR AED
American Heart Association
Issue Date: 08/25/2025 | Renew By: 08/2027
eCard Code: 266044899436
Medication Administration - Anaphylaxis and Emergency Medication
Awarded By: Elizabeth D'Andrea, RN MATS
Issue Date: 08/26/2025 | Expiration Date: 08/26/2026
Connecticut Early Childhood
Registry ID: 100-051-680
American Heart Association
Issue Date: 08/25/2025 | Renew By: 08/2027
eCard Code: 266044899436
Medication Administration - Anaphylaxis and Emergency Medication
Awarded By: Elizabeth D'Andrea, RN MATS
Issue Date: 08/26/2025 | Expiration Date: 08/26/2026
Connecticut Early Childhood
Registry ID: 100-051-680
Affiliations
TOP Martial Arts and Fitness For Life | Shelton, CT
Peer Advisor and Founding Member - TOP Leadership Program | 2018 - Present
Support the ongoing implementation of an inaugural youth leadership program, instructing students in leadership, discipline, and safety strategies. Assist lead instructors with class management, maintain a positive and structured environment, and mentor students individually to improve skills, confidence, and character.
Peer Advisor and Founding Member - TOP Leadership Program | 2018 - Present
Support the ongoing implementation of an inaugural youth leadership program, instructing students in leadership, discipline, and safety strategies. Assist lead instructors with class management, maintain a positive and structured environment, and mentor students individually to improve skills, confidence, and character.
Timeline
Teacher
Stratford United Methodist Preschool
08.2020 - 02.2026
Office Assistant
Nado Paving of CT
04.2016 - 08.2020
Full-Time Caregiver
Residence
01.2001 - 04.2016
Corporate Operations Representative
People's Bank
01.2000 - 12.2000
Senior Secretary
People's Bank
06.1994 - 08.1999
Administrative Assistant
United States Surgical Corporation
06.1992 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Sacred Heart University
Associate of Science - Office Administration
Sacred Heart University