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Jennifer Kern

Lusby,MD

Summary

Professional educator with a proven track record at Little Flower School, excelling in lesson planning and parent-teacher communication. Developed differentiated instruction strategies that significantly boosted student engagement. Skilled in conflict resolution and behavior modeling, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

PreK-3 Lead Teacher

Little Flower School
08.2019 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.

PE Teacher

Little Flower School
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson plans.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Improved students'' physical abilities through the implementation of age-appropriate motor skill development programs.
  • Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.

Nanny

Melissa Craig and Abby Thompson
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.

Customer Service Representative

Sears
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Childcare EDU
Online

High School Diploma -

Leonardtown High School
Leonardtown, MD
05-1991

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Behavior modeling
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness

Timeline

PreK-3 Lead Teacher

Little Flower School
08.2019 - Current

PE Teacher

Little Flower School
08.2018 - 06.2019

Customer Service Representative

Sears
08.2015 - 09.2016

Nanny

Melissa Craig and Abby Thompson
05.2015 - 08.2018

Early Childhood Education

Childcare EDU

High School Diploma -

Leonardtown High School

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