Jennifer Nardini
Burlington,WI
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher with expertise in classroom management, child development, and lesson planning. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment and enhancing individual student growth through positive reinforcement and effective parent-teacher communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Messiah Christian Preschool
08.2015 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
- Cultivated a nurturing environment that encouraged exploration and creativity among children.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and address developmental concerns.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and tailored activities to meet individual needs.
- Established classroom routines that improved behavior management and created a positive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Mentored new staff members in classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery strategies.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
Bus Driver
Randall Consolidated School
08.2005 - 06.2024
- Operated school buses safely, ensuring timely transportation of students to and from school.
- Monitored student behavior during transit, promoting a safe and respectful environment.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify bus safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated routes efficiently, adapting to changing schedules and road conditions.
- Collaborated with school staff to address transportation issues and improve service delivery.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Teacher Assistant
Messiah Christian Preschool
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported individual student needs, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Organized educational materials and resources to enhance classroom experience.
- Assisted students on bathroom breaks as needed
- Supported classroom activities by preparing materials and organizing learning environments.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Planned and prepared healthy snacks daily according to DCF regulations
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Education
Level 3 Teacher Certificate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Wisconsin Registry
WIHigh School Diploma -
Wilmot Union High School
Wilmot, WI06-1992
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Messiah Christian Preschool
08.2015 - 07.2024
Teacher Assistant
Messiah Christian Preschool
08.2014 - 07.2015
Bus Driver
Randall Consolidated School
08.2005 - 06.2024
Level 3 Teacher Certificate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Wisconsin Registry
High School Diploma -
Wilmot Union High School