Jennifer Shepherd
Waubay,SD
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
SWO Head start
08.2015 - Current
- Create lesson plans based on the students' academic, intellectual and social needs
- Observe and document each child assessment to be put into teaching strategies
- Meet with parents on a weekly basis to discuss children's progress.
Teacher Aide
SWO Head Start
03.2003 - 05.2015
- Assist teacher in the classroom with daily activities, cleaned and washed toys
- Documented daily observations
- Rode school bus to pick up and drop off children each day.
Housekeeper
Dakota Sioux Casino and Hotel
05.2012 - 06.2012
- Prepared and maintained cleaning cart
- Removed and set up bedding, vacuumed carpets, cleaned and wiped down bathrooms
- Logged each room clean.
Education
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education -
Bay Mills Community College
Associate degree in Early Childhood -
SWC
Agency Village, S.D05.2020
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
South Dakota State University
Brookings, S.D01.2015
High School Diploma -
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Agency Village, S.D01.2002
Skills
- Responsible teacher with excellent communication skills, experienced in working with children with special needs, behavioral and physical challenges, Microsoft Office, CPR, and first aid certified, developed weekly lesson plans for 3-5-year-olds Assisting new staff, with the procedures of the classroom Home visits and family conferences Helping families with community resources, weekly newsletter to families Comfortable in doing child assessments and observations
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
References
- Lolita Seaboy, Head Start Manager, 1001 Baha Road, Waubay, S.D, 57273, (605)947-4404
- Angel Rouillard, Education Manager, 45698 Veterans Memorial Drive, Agency Village, S.D, 57262, (605) 698-3103 ext. 30
- Virginia Dolney, Education Consultant, Webster, S.D, 57274, (605) 268-2859
Timeline
Teacher
SWO Head start
08.2015 - Current
Housekeeper
Dakota Sioux Casino and Hotel
05.2012 - 06.2012
Teacher Aide
SWO Head Start
03.2003 - 05.2015
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education -
Bay Mills Community College
Associate degree in Early Childhood -
SWC
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
South Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
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