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Jennifer Stark

Tigard,OR

Summary

Experienced early childhood educator with a strong background in curriculum design and family engagement. Proven ability to lead classrooms that promote active learning and development. Committed to creating supportive environments that enhance children's growth and learning outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Birth - Three Teacher

Oregon Child Development Coalition
Hillsboro, Oregon
09.2019 - 04.2026
  • Developed and implemented curriculum that fosters early childhood learning and development
  • Document learning through Kaymbu and Teaching Strategies
  • Provided a warm, enriching classroom environment that supports individual growth and learning
  • Interacted with parents through home visits, conferences, and special circumstances to strengthen family engagement and support student success
  • Implemented Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
  • Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information in all communications.
  • Attended and participated in all in service and professional development

Birth - Three Teacher

Nike Child Development Program
Beaverton, Oregon
08.2008 - 04.2019
  • Developed and enforced child-centered, hands-on curriculum that fostered student interest and active engagement.
  • Implemented engaging activities that increased student participation and enthusiasm for learning.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with families to support children's development and education.
  • Facilitated communication among parents, teachers, and community resources to support holistic child development.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
  • Developed lesson plans aligned with state educational standards.

Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies.

  • Coordinated with fellow educators to share resources and best practices.
  • Created and distributed weekly PowerPoint presentations detailing learning objectives and classroom activities.

Early Childhood Family Educator

Edina Public Schools
Edina, Minnesota
08.1998 - 06.2008
  • Developed and implemented family engagement programs for diverse student populations.
  • Documented learning through work sampling observation technique
  • Interacted with parents which participated in classroom activities by explaining learning objectives

Education

License in Early Childhood Family Education - Early Childhood And Parent Educator

Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN
05-1996

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
05-1993

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Program development
  • Assessment strategies
  • Early intervention strategies
  • Child development strategies
  • Classroom leadership
  • Family engagement
  • Dedicated to early childhood by attendance on time performance

Timeline

Birth - Three Teacher

Oregon Child Development Coalition
09.2019 - 04.2026

Birth - Three Teacher

Nike Child Development Program
08.2008 - 04.2019

Early Childhood Family Educator

Edina Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2008

License in Early Childhood Family Education - Early Childhood And Parent Educator

Concordia University

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University, Chico
Jennifer Stark