Jennifer Norton
Topeka
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong customer service skills and proven ability to advocate for client needs. Reliable and punctual, committed to enhancing client independence and well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Associate
TARC Inc
Topeka, KS
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily work activities, promoting independence and personal choice.
- Trained new staff on best practices in client support and safety protocols.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted clients to support independence and well-being.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Adapted job support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Taught job skills such as task completion, time management, workplace communication, and problem-solving.
Lead Daycare Teacher
The Rock Pre-K
Topeka, KS
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Planned and led age-appropriate learning activities that supported cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Supported individual learning needs and adapted activities for children with different abilities.
- Followed all licensing regulations, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
- Worked closely with co-teachers and staff to plan lessons, share responsibilities, and maintain classroom ratios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope Street Academy
Topeka, KSSkills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership qualities
- Customer interaction
- Workplace safety
- Decision-making
- Reliable and punctual
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Intensive Individual Support Provider, KDADS - 2025
Timeline
Employment Associate
TARC Inc
05.2022 - Current
Lead Daycare Teacher
The Rock Pre-K
08.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Hope Street Academy