JENNIFER SEMSEY
Bothell,WA
Summary
Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adaptive Swim Specialist
Northshore School District
Bothell, WA
08.2017 - Current
- Adapted swimming techniques to meet the unique needs of each student
- Collaborated with FSA and OT/PT teams to optimize learning outcomes.
ECEAP Instructor
Everett School District
Everett , WA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Administered assessments throughout the year, using Teaching Strategies Gold.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Faith Lutheran School
Redmond, WA
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Sweetwater Christian Preschool
Longwood , FL
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Childcare Manager
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05-1997
Skills
- Empathetic
- Interpersonal skills
- Lesson development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Special Needs Support
- Sensory Integration
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- CPR/AED and First Aid
- Lifeguard
- WSI
- NASM - Youth Exercise Specialist
Timeline
Adaptive Swim Specialist
Northshore School District
08.2017 - Current
ECEAP Instructor
Everett School District
08.2014 - 08.2015
Preschool Lead Teacher
Faith Lutheran School
08.2012 - 08.2014
Lead Preschool Teacher
Sweetwater Christian Preschool
09.2009 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Childcare Manager
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
California University of Pennsylvania