JENNIFER MENSAH
New Britain,CT
Summary
Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management, and technology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary school assistant
Holmes Elementary School
- Promoted positive environment for students learning.
- Assisted in preparation of classroom and instruction materials.
- Provided instruction and support under supervision of teacher.
- Set up classroom equipment and organized activities.
Middle School Assistant
New Britain Roots
07.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- I assist in addressing food insecurity and developing garden-based nutrition education programs for children.
- I help to teach them how to prepare balanced diets that promote healthy growth.
- I also assist in educating children about the types of fruit and plants that may be cultivated in various seasons
- I also assist the kids in grasping the idea of healthy eating on a budget.
Fundraiser
UConn Foundation
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Offered excellent customer service to donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding.
- Raised significant funds by developing and executing effective fundraising campaigns.
- Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
- Boosted donor retention rates with timely follow-up communications and personalized acknowledgements.
- Increased community awareness of organization''s mission by organizing and participating in public speaking engagements.
- Cultivated relationships with existing and potential donors to increase donations.
Camp Counselor
New Britain Parks and Recreation
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
Teacher Assistant
New Britain High School
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2024
Diploma -
New Britain High School
New Britain, CT07.2020
Skills
- Decision-Making skills
- Customer service skills
- Self-Management
- Accurate typing skills, spelling, and grammar
- Communication and persuasion skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Teaching skills
- Patience and understanding
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Engagement
- Behavior monitoring
- Data Collection
- Schedule Management
- Study Skills Development
- Problem-Solving
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Volunteer Experience
- Nursery school aid, 09/2018, 08/2019
- Babysitting, 09/2018, Present
- Communal Labor, 07/2019
Timeline
Fundraiser
UConn Foundation
09.2022 - 11.2022
Middle School Assistant
New Britain Roots
07.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
New Britain Parks and Recreation
06.2020 - 08.2021
Teacher Assistant
New Britain High School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Elementary school assistant
Holmes Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Connecticut
Diploma -
New Britain High School
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