Jennifer Poag
Anderson,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Children's Ministry
Central Presbyterian Church
02.2020 - Current
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Worked with committee members to develop special events for children.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Created and developed Summer Fun program. From 2020-2023 program grew from 30 participants to 150 participants.
- Sourced, implemented and staffed Vacation Bible School each summer.
- Established a Wednesday afterschool program that includes transportation, engaging rotations, and safe and secure dismissal.
Substitute
ESS
10.2023 - Current
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers and administrators based on excellent and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Early Childhood Educator
Anderson School District Five- Midway Elementary
08.2007 - 11.2017
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied differentiated instructional strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve instruction.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Anderson University
Anderson, SC05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2007
Skills
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
Timeline
Substitute
ESS
10.2023 - Current
Director of Children's Ministry
Central Presbyterian Church
02.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Anderson School District Five- Midway Elementary
08.2007 - 11.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Anderson University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clemson University
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