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Jennifer Minney

New Franklin,OH

Summary

Community-focused professional well-versed in providing essential support and resources to diverse populations. Proven ability to develop and implement community programs that address specific needs, with keen focus on collaboration and achieving measurable results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood/Community Support Specialist

Summit DD
01.2016 - Current
  • Maintains email or phone communication with families who have children birth through 5 to provide information and support when needed
  • Answers family’s questions and makes needed referrals
  • Attends meetings or community activities to support children and families
  • Assists families in navigating the community and systems
  • Works collaboratively with other support professionals including the Developmental Specialists
  • Provides support to child care centers
  • Supports community agencies to include children with disabilities
  • Participates in meetings, in-services and / or training as representative of Summit DD internally as well as within Summit County and beyond

ChildCare Specialist

Summit Board of DD
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • In this position I worked with children from 2-5 year old I collaborate w other service providers also working w child and family, update IEP/IFSP, and maintain health and safety of the children

Teacher Assistant

01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Assures the health and safety of all children
  • Performs all classroom duties, housekeeping duties and educational/health-related duties assigned by the Childcare Specialists/ Supervisors (e.g
  • Lift, feed, toilet and position children)
  • Maintains classroom and equipment in clean, sanitary, healthful and safe condition

Instructor Substitute Assistant

01.2009 - 12.2011
  • I assist the Instructor in maintaining the classroom, equipment and records
  • Additionally, I perform morning and afternoon bus duty, transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory students throughout the building to and from buses and in the community as required
  • I also execute student educational plans and assist with personal care of the children with mental, physical, and behavioral disabilities

Service Coordinator

Catholic Social Services
01.2006 - 12.2009
  • In this position my primary responsibilities are to facilitate in-house developmental screenings of children with special needs or at-risk children ranging from birth to three years of age
  • I also participate in the development and monitoring of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP’s), and coordinate with families the transition to other State/Local government sponsored programs such as Integrated Pre-school Programs (IPP), Head Start, and other necessary resources
  • Along with service coordination I work hands on with early intervention specialists employed through MRDD for children and families requiring extra services

Head Teacher

Kids Play
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • As the head teacher of my classroom I specialized in educating children from two to three years old, and focused on meeting all curriculum specifications set forth by Kids Play
  • I designed fun and exciting lesson plans on a weekly basis that engaged all of the students in a manner that best suited their developing needs

Postal Worker

Manchester Hardware
01.1998 - 12.2006
  • This was a PT/FT position while working my way through school
  • I managed the postal subdivision of the hardware store dealing mostly with customer service issues and all shipping and receiving of mail and parcels
  • This involved thorough computer proficiency, organization, and excellent communication skills

Childcare Provider - Self-Employed

01.1996 - 12.2004
  • As the primary childcare provider I managed the daily care of five children ranging from birth to five years of age

Volunteer

Junior Achievements
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Junior Achievements was a great volunteer career development tool that lent me insight into Child Development as a long-term career
  • Here I worked with first grade children in an outreach program that taught them the importance of different jobs within their community
  • I focused on money management explaining how wages could be earned for certain jobs done within the community, and the necessities of money management

Education

Diploma -

Manchester High School
Akron, OH

B.A - Child And Family Development

University of Akron
Akron, OH
05-2005

Skills

    * Effective communication

    * Child Development Knowledge

    * Ability to build positive relationships with both children and parents

    * Empathy and Compassion for others

Certification

Ohio PROMISE Professional Early Childhood Credential

Timeline

Early Childhood/Community Support Specialist

Summit DD
01.2016 - Current

ChildCare Specialist

Summit Board of DD
01.2011 - 01.2016

Teacher Assistant

01.2011 - 12.2011

Instructor Substitute Assistant

01.2009 - 12.2011

Service Coordinator

Catholic Social Services
01.2006 - 12.2009

Head Teacher

Kids Play
01.2003 - 12.2006

Volunteer

Junior Achievements
01.2003 - 12.2003

Postal Worker

Manchester Hardware
01.1998 - 12.2006

Childcare Provider - Self-Employed

01.1996 - 12.2004

Diploma -

Manchester High School

B.A - Child And Family Development

University of Akron

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