Jennifer Glover Riggs

• Pursuing Clinical Mental Health degree and LPC licensure at Western Connecticut State University
• Set to begin part time internship in Clinical Mental Health in May of 2025

• Led art workshops and classes for different age groups, focusing on skill development.

• Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.

• Selected and obtained materials and supplies and performance pieces to prepare for classroom instruction.

• Developed new concepts for paintings or sculptures based on client requests.

• Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.

• Interfaced with clients and customers to determine special art project needs, prepared design proposals and defined project scope.

PreK Teacher. Side by Side Charter School. Norwalk, CT.

• Lead teacher in a diverse, high-needs, multi-age classroom.

• Created and administered formative and summative assessments to monitor student growth, including rubrics, checklists, and end-of-module assessments.

• Administered formal assessments such as the PELI and Brigance throughout the year.

• Creatively managed all aspects of the preschool classroom, including creating engaging lessons in all academic and social domains.

• Identified and assessed students with special needs in collaboration with the special education team to create individualized programs to support all students.

• Fostered collaborative relationships with parents to support child success and development.

• Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.

• Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.

• Organized group projects to foster collaboration among peers.

• Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.

• Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.

• Provided guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.