Jennifer Herrera
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Accomplished educator and leader with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Breezy Bees Preschool Academy. Expert in staff management and strategic planning, with a strong ability to build relationships and develop talent. Proven success in improving learning outcomes by over 30%. Skilled in incorporating technology and evidence-based practices to foster educational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director
Breezy Bees Preschool Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with parents to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
5th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate ELA & social studies topics.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Preschool Teacher
El Paso Independent Sch District
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillside Public School District
12.2013 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Studies
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ12.2012
Skills
- Staff Management
- Small business operations
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Talent Development
Timeline
Owner/Director
Breezy Bees Preschool Academy
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
08.2019 - 07.2024
Preschool Teacher
El Paso Independent Sch District
12.2016 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillside Public School District
12.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Studies
Montclair State University
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