Jennifer Spaulding
Chester,VT
Summary
I've been a dedicated team member in a variety of educational environments. I have strong organizational skills, and I have proven the ability to adapt to new challenges and work collaboratively with others. I'm highly motivated, with a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills. I'm also efficient at learning new skills quickly and performing them with minimal supervision, if needed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
Davidson Hill Builders, LLC
Chester, VT
07.2005 - Current
- Organizing and general bookkeeping for our family's local business
- Making and returning phone calls
- Getting tax documents prepared
Health Office Nurse Secretary
Springfield School District
Springfield, Vermont
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Prepared paperwork for staff and families to complete at the beginning of the school year.
- Prepared health and safety items for each classroom prior to the start of the school year.
- I greeted students and staff daily.
- Accepted prescription medication, under the supervision of the school nurse, is to be administered at school, with families completing the necessary paperwork.
- Maintained student, families, and staff confidentiality.
- Using the SNAP portal to enter student visits, and maintaining student health data.
- Using PowerSchool to look up students' personal contact information and contacting families when needed.
- Assisted with organizing a food shelf pantry for students and their families to send home food on weekends and school breaks.
- Managed office correspondence and maintained organized filing systems.
- Maintained office supplies inventory.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Sent and distributed mail and parcels.
1:1 Special Education Paraeducator
Springfield School District
Springfield, Vermont
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Supported students with disabilities during classroom activities and transitions.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators regularly.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students during assessments and exams.
- Organized educational materials and resources for various learning activities.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate an effective learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Encouraged participation from all students by using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and social workers to provide comprehensive support services to special needs students.
- Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
Paraeducator
Cavendish Town Elementary School
Cavendish, VT
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Kindergarten paraprofessional, assisting in the classroom with general education needs.
- Substituted while the lead teacher is out.
- Personal care assistant throughout the day to cover breaks and assist with specific feeding needs.
- Provided special educational needs, I was included in the review of IEPs, following a plan to meet an individual child's goals for their educational needs.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Maintained a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher
Learning Partners Child Care Center
Springfield, VT
02.2007 - 12.2008
- Created age appropriate activities based around the Creative Curriculum
- Provided loving and nurturing care while meeting individual needs for each child
- Worked as a team player with four other early education providers on collaborating ideas for the program
- Attended trainings through the Springfield Area Parent Child Center to collaborate with other Early Childhood providers in the area, and gaining insights and information regarding education, and health and safety practices
Pharmacy Technician/Clerk
Springfield Pharmacy
Springfield, VT
06.2001 - 01.2007
- Worked with the direct public, maintaining confidentiality for customer prescription use and health information
- Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist counting prescription medications and dispensing them to customers
- Answered phones, helping customers with insurance inquiries
- Placing pharmacy orders of medications
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Early Childhood Education
New Hampshire Community Technical College
Claremont, NH05-2005
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Springfield High School
Springfield, VT06-2002
Skills
- Health record maintenance
- Medical documentation
- Patient care
- Confidentiality management
- Record keeping
- Health data entry
- Phone communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Medical records management
- Document preparation
- Clerical skills
- First Aid and CPR up to date
- Patient registration
- HIPAA compliance
- Interpersonal skills
References
Cailin Barlow-802.376.3337
Tammy Fountain- 802.299.7382
Carol Carter- 802.289.5366
Certification
First Aid & CPR- current thru 7/2026
Timeline
Health Office Nurse Secretary
Springfield School District
08.2022 - 12.2024
1:1 Special Education Paraeducator
Springfield School District
01.2018 - 08.2022
Paraeducator
Cavendish Town Elementary School
09.2015 - 12.2017
Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher
Learning Partners Child Care Center
02.2007 - 12.2008
Office Manager
Davidson Hill Builders, LLC
07.2005 - Current
Pharmacy Technician/Clerk
Springfield Pharmacy
06.2001 - 01.2007
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Early Childhood Education
New Hampshire Community Technical College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Springfield High School