Jennifer Edmondson
Abilene,KS
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Little Rebels Daycare
Salina, KS
07.2023 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Paraprofessional
Abilene Middle School
Abilene, KS
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Abilene Childcare Learning Center
Abilene, KS
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted and supervised 8 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Stay at Home Mom
Self Employed
Abilene, KS
06.2002 - 02.2016
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
General Studies
Farragut High School
Knoxville, TN05.1994
Skills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
- Child care
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curriculum
Additional Information
***CDA-need to finish portfolio and have a classroom observation.
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Little Rebels Daycare
07.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Abilene Middle School
09.2020 - 10.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
Abilene Childcare Learning Center
03.2016 - 08.2020
Stay at Home Mom
Self Employed
06.2002 - 02.2016
General Studies
Farragut High School