Jennifer Kidd
Pattonsburg,MO
Summary
Organized and dedicated professional with a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Agras Tech
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Lead Teacher
Albany Head Start
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
OWNER
KREATIVE KIDD'S
10.2009 - 08.2022
- I ran an in home daycare/preschool for families with children ages 6weeks to 6 years
- My home provided families and their children with a safe, loving, and developmentally challenging environment that encouraged them to explore and discover at their own pace
- Provided daily activities and learning experiences that were developmentally appropriate and that challenged them to use critical thinking skills.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with all families, resulting in teaching their children from infancy to kindergarten and many referrals.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, working with them to create strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided regular communication to my families utilizing email, phone calls, text messages, and detailed written daily activity sheets
- Prepared and served breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day ensuring that each meal met state nutrition guidelines
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
LEAD PRE-K TEACHER
LA PETITE ACADEMY
08.1999 - 09.2009
- Job responsibilities included:
- Writing and implementing lesson plans
- Modifying lesson plans to meet the needs of the children on a daily basis
- Building relationships with the families
- Creating and implementing parent involvement activities for the whole school
- Mentoring teachers in other centers (lesson planning, room design)
- Managing classroom safety and cleanliness on a daily basis
- Organizing and conducting parent teacher conferences
- Keeping accurate child records
- Creating portfolios for each child
Education
AAS in Early Childhood Education -
PENN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kansas City, MOBA (a few credits shy of graduating, I can explain upon request) in ECETEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN -
PARK UNIVERSITY
Parkville, MO12.2014
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Childcare
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Autism Experience
- Experience Working With Students
- Administrative Experience
- Management
- Toddler Care
- Classroom Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Special Needs
- Math
- Organizational Skills
- Babysitting
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Customer service (10 years)
- Sales (10 years)
- Leadership (10 years)
- Infant Care
- Behavior Management
- Writing Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Office Administration
- Customer and client relations
- Filing
Certification
Child Development Associate Certification
Additional Information
I have been a part of the Early Childhood Education field for over 21 years. Not only do I have many years of experience participating in the care and education of young children but I have a true passion and love for it that shows in my classroom. Evaluating, assessing, modifying, and communicating with colleagues and families are just a few of the many tools I use to ensure that I am providing the best possible learning experiences for families and children.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Agras Tech
06.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
Albany Head Start
08.2022 - 05.2023
OWNER
KREATIVE KIDD'S
10.2009 - 08.2022
LEAD PRE-K TEACHER
LA PETITE ACADEMY
08.1999 - 09.2009
AAS in Early Childhood Education -
PENN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BA (a few credits shy of graduating, I can explain upon request) in ECETEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN -
PARK UNIVERSITY