Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Served on Fayette County Voices Board
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Jennifer Hockersmith

Connersville,IN

Summary

Motivated and dependable professional, with a background in both caregiving and educational environments. Brings strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and leadership. Experienced in meeting individual needs, maintaining safety, and collaborating with others to provide successful outcomes and meaningful impact. Willing to learn new skills and engage in training opportunities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caretaker

Careforth/Caregiver Homes of Indiana
Connersville, IN
06.2019 - 02.2026

-Assisted with elderly dementia patient in daily activities, mobility support, personal care, and the following of an individualized care plan.

-Provided physical and emotional support throughout the progression of the disease.

-Monitored changes in health and behavior and utilized community resources to maintain and sustain both independence and autonomy for the patient.

Educator

Fayette County School Corporation
Connersville, IN
08.2002 - 11.2019

Educator

Union County College Corner Joint School Corporation
Liberty, IN
08.1999 - 07.2002

Educator

Madison Grant School Corporation
Fairmount, IN
08.1996 - 07.1999

-Created a positive learning environment that was both inclusive and engaging for elementary age children.

-Established effective classroom management, strong communication skills, and positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

-Integrated new modalities of teaching by consistently expanding my knowledge to differentiate instruction to accommodate and facilitate a diverse spectrum of learning needs.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
01-2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana Univerisity
Richmond, IN
05-1996

Endorsement - Kindergarten/Early Childhood Education

Indiana University
Richmond, IN
05-1996

Skills

    -Clear communication skills

    -Relationship building

    -Observation and assessments

    -Creative thinking and planning

    -Integrating differentiation

    -Safety awareness

    -Collaboration and documentation

    -Creative leadership

Timeline

Elderly Caretaker

Careforth/Caregiver Homes of Indiana
06.2019 - 02.2026

Educator

Fayette County School Corporation
08.2002 - 11.2019

Educator

Union County College Corner Joint School Corporation
08.1999 - 07.2002

Educator

Madison Grant School Corporation
08.1996 - 07.1999

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Olivet Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana Univerisity

Endorsement - Kindergarten/Early Childhood Education

Indiana University

Served on Fayette County Voices Board

Served as a board member to provide and support positive growth with community programs and initiatives throughout Fayette County.  

Jennifer Hockersmith