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JENNIFER EMDE

Summary

An enthusiastic, caring, paraprofessional whom believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is engaging, comforting , and appropriate to children's abilities. Eager to contribute to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Teacher Assistant - Pre-K

Scope Education Services
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist in the execution of daily classroom operations to promote an effective learning environment.
  • Assist teacher by working with individual children or small group
  • Facilitated snack and lunch set-up and clean-up operations.
  • Oversee classroom cleanliness and organization to foster an optimal learning environment.
  • Monitor children's activities and assist teacher in maintaining a secure and engaging environment.
  • Assist children with their morning drop-off routine and afternoon pick-up routine
  • Assist with toilet routines
  • Collaborate with teacher to create and implement lessons and activities that align with developmental appropriateness and learning goals.
  • Maintain accurate program documentation, including, but not limited to, incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign in/sign out etc
  • Actively participate in meetings, training, and events
  • Support classroom management by implementing behavioral strategies and creating a positive learning environment.

Special Education Individual Aide

Sachem Central School District
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in supervising students through out the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
  • Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
  • Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and students behavior management.
  • Assessed students needs and reported to instructor.
  • Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered students support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintain positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Alert instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Encourage students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Establish professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Special Education Aide Substitute

Eastern Suffolk Boces
12.2019 - 02.2020

Care for physical needs of students with disabilities, work under supervision of a teacher, provide assistance to students in completing projects, accompany students to activities and participate if necessary

Customer Service for HEAP

Department of Social Services
11.2014 - 04.2019
  • Performed comprehensive intake from clients, assisted clients applying for energy assistance program; contacted vendors to verify account details, and other arrangements based on program guidelines; maintained clients files, both paper and electronic data entry, determined program eligibility

Stay At Home Mom

Stay At Home Mom
01.2011 - 09.2021
  • Stayed at home to raise both my boys

Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist

Aramark
03.2008 - 01.2011
  • Carried out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines; organized a recovery system and initiated collection efforts; generated monthly invoices; assisted in preparing monthly aging reports and communicated action plan/status of past due balances; participated in monthly close processes including account reconciliations & bad debt allowance; monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities; processed and posted customer billings and payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions; prepared bank deposits; resolved collection problems by examining customer payment history and coordinated resolution with team; assisted in resolution of outstanding invoice problems from past due accounts; maintained various logs relating to billing, cash collections and credit memo activity; reviewed invoices and check requests; set up invoices for payment; processed check requests; reconciliation of payments; prepared analysis of accounts; monitored accounts to ensure payments are up to date; resolved invoice discrepancies; produced monthly reports; assisted in month end closing
  • Accurately and timely processed vendor invoices, ensured proper approval was received

Co-Manager

Wendy’s Restaurant
05.2003 - 09.2005
  • Directed and supervised the activities of a staff of up to 30; responsible for recruiting, staffing and scheduling of all employees; managed the development and training of crew and shift management employees; maintained critical standards for product quality, speed of service, cleanliness and sanitation; built sales and controlled costs to deliver optimum business results for all areas of accountability; worked with restaurant management team to meet sales goals versus budget of prior year; administered all restaurant records and procedures, including benefits, payroll, inventories and employee files; provided quality and timely performance feedback and performance reviews for crew members and shift supervisors; executed flowcharts to ensure crew is meeting food preparation and production goals; insured areas of restaurant security, food safety and maintenance of the restaurant; implemented and conducted in-restaurant new product roll-outs and procedures; adhered to all local health and safety codes; completed 12-weeks of initial management training and attended various certification courses related to the food serving industry.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sachem High School
Ronkonkoma, NY
06-1997

Early Childhood Education - undefined

Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Brookhaven, NY
06-1997

Skills

  • Capable and Competent Supervisor
  • Student Supervision
  • Instructional support
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Creativity and Innovation

Certification

  • Certified Teacher Assistant, Level 1 - July 2024
  • Child Abuse Workshop Training - July 2024
  • DASA Workshop Training - July 2024
  • Violence Workshop Training - July 2024
  • Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification - Sept 2023

Timeline

Certified Teacher Assistant - Pre-K

Scope Education Services
09.2024 - Current

Special Education Individual Aide

Sachem Central School District
09.2022 - 09.2024

Special Education Aide Substitute

Eastern Suffolk Boces
12.2019 - 02.2020

Customer Service for HEAP

Department of Social Services
11.2014 - 04.2019

Stay At Home Mom

Stay At Home Mom
01.2011 - 09.2021

Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist

Aramark
03.2008 - 01.2011

Co-Manager

Wendy’s Restaurant
05.2003 - 09.2005

Early Childhood Education - undefined

Eastern Suffolk BOCES

High School Diploma -

Sachem High School