Jennifer Deckard
Teacher
Springfield,MO
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self
Springfield, MO
06.2007 - 01.2019
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Helped children develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Provided one-on-one and peer group tutoring on core subjects for children aged Birth to 5.
Teacher's Assistant
OACAC Headstart
Springfield, MO
04.2007 - 04.2016
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 10 children.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
Teacher
Little Angel's Learning Academy
Springfield, MO
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Planned and prepared activities for preschool students.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT 03.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO 09.1998 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Kickapoo High School
Springfield, MO 09.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
Student-centered learning
Certification
CDA
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
03.2019 - 12.2020
CDA
03-2012
Childcare Provider
Self
06.2007 - 01.2019
Teacher's Assistant
OACAC Headstart
04.2007 - 04.2016
Teacher
Little Angel's Learning Academy
03.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ozarks Technical Community College
09.1998 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Kickapoo High School
09.1990 - 05.1994
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