Jennifer Meadows
864 Stoney Stream Ln Arden,NC
Summary
Distinguished Early Childhood Educator with 15+ years experience. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities, while fostering well-being and progress. Knowledgeable in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and communicates with parents to remain connected to the specific needs of children and parents. Skillfully maneuvers day-to-day activities and proactively looks for opportunities to positively impact families, their children and the growth of those in the community. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant for Elementary Special Education
Buncombe County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in implementing effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to create a customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classrooms and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Preschool Teacher
Nativity Preschool And Kindergarten
10.2015 - 05.2021
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Assisted and supervised 13 children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Enhanced 3-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
Preschool Coordinator
Fellowship Asheville
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Stayed current on codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in North Carolina.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Asheville.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles to boost program success.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
- Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
- Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
- Implemented balanced schedules of age-appropriate learning, rest and play.
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
- Coordinated learning-focused program to help children build foundational knowledge.
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
- Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Education
In Progeress - Early Childhood Education
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05.2025
High School Diploma -
TC Roberson High School
Asheville, NC06.2002
Skills
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Arts and Crafts
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Individual Student Instruction
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Social Skills Development
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Time Management
- Play-Based Learning
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Additional Information
I'm Jennifer Meadows, but most people call me Meghan. Every day, I strive to follow Jesus, acknowledging my imperfections and relying on His grace. My heart is drawn to preschool-aged children, and I delight in witnessing their development in every aspect. Currently, I'm working towards completing my associate's degree while juggling my roles as a wife to Jeff, my husband of 20 years, and a mother to our three daughters, aged 12 to 19, and working full time. I have a deep affection for dogs, and I find great joy in traveling and exploring the beauty of WNC!
Timeline
Teacher Assistant for Elementary Special Education
Buncombe County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Preschool Coordinator
Fellowship Asheville
12.2019 - 10.2021
Preschool Teacher
Nativity Preschool And Kindergarten
10.2015 - 05.2021
In Progeress - Early Childhood Education
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
TC Roberson High School
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