Jennifer Riddle
I have always wanted to work with children. From playing school as a child to babysitting and being a counselor at Camp Sumatanga. When I was in the youth group, I worked in VBS and in the children's area. I have over ten years' experience working in a daycare setting and I am on year twenty-eight with the school system. Since I became a member of Community Baptist in 2008, I have been blessed with several opportunities to lead, teach, and encourage, but most importantly in helping to nurture the faith of the children and their families. With my job experiences and volunteer work, I feel I have the qualifications to help lead a children's ministry. Watching my own faith grow and seeing children learn more about God has been a true blessing, and I am grateful to have the opportunity.
Work History
Paraprofessional
17 Years 3 MonthsAugust of 2009 my position moved along with the preschool program to Linda Nolan Learning Center. From 2009-2023 I was a preschool paraprofessional working with typical and special needs students. I helped to take care of the daily needs of the students, and the following:
- Reinforced IEP accommodations and behavior plans while ensuring consistent classroom support.
- Prepared instructional materials, organized supplies, and maintained readiness for daily lesson delivery.
- Supervised students during classroom routines, transitions, lunch, and other assigned activities
- Assisted in the organization of school events, contributing to a vibrant school culture.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
- Prepared instructional materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas
August 2023 to present I moved to a multiple disabilities middle/high school classroom. I still actively do the same job description as above.
Office Assistant and Worked in Summer Camp
3 Years 3 MonthsWhile I was volunteering at the YMCA, I got hired to help in summer camp. I opened the Y in the mornings. I signed kids in for camp, and helped get their day started. I worked in the office area managing members' records, processing registrations, payments. I also efficiently handled incoming mail, calls and visitor inquiries. I worked mainly in the summer and filled in during the school year as needed.
Paraprofessinal
8 Years 9 MonthsAugust of 2000 Meadow View Elementary opened. They moved the K-3 grade from Thompson Elementary school to Meadow View. Meadow View opened a preschool class and I transitioned into the class as a paraprofessional from 08/2000 to 05/2009. My job consisted of taking care of the students' daily needs and the bullet points from above.
Paraprofessional
1 Year 9 MonthsWorked at Thompson Elementary from 08/1998- 05/2000. I was hired as a hearing impaired aide to work with students in preschool through fifth grade. I helped to take care of their daily needs and the bullet points listed above.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
High School Diploma
I took two years of child care studies at a trade school my 11th and 12th grades. I was a peer helper my 11th and 12th grades.