Jennifer Stevens
Everett,MA
Summary
Passionate early childhood educator with a proven track record at Bright Horizons, specializing in curriculum planning and child development expertise. Excelled in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans, fostering a nurturing environment, and enhancing children's learning experiences. Skilled in parent communication and classroom management, ensuring safety and promoting social-emotional learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant/Toddler/ Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
Somerville, MA
09.2021 - Current
- Implementation of a weekly, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Choose appropriate and supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences for each child.
- Provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Gather observations on each child to make assessments on each child's growth and development.
- Organize parent-teacher conferences every 3 to 6 months to discuss children's progress.
- Maintain a safe and caring environment to enhance children's development and learning experience.
- Supervise infants, toddlers, and preschoolers throughout the day, both inside and outside, on the playground.
- Keep track of children by conducting a name-to-face roll call, counting the number of children every two hours, upon a child's arrival, and during every transition.
- Implement behavior strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Tsc Child Care Center
Cambridge, MA
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Scheduled daily activities designed to encourage social and emotional growth.
- Utilized emergent curriculum techniques to create a child-centered environment with a mix of child-directed and teacher-directed activities.
- Facilitate creative exploration, experimentation, learning, and expression.
- I observed and kept track of each child's learning progress, emotional behaviors, and social skills to prove the need for help or more guidance when needed.
- Provided activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, appropriate to the developmental levels of each child.
- Provided a selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate for the early childhood programs.
- Created my own weekly lesson plans to ensure up-to-date learning and creativity.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment to enhance children's developmental and learning experiences.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Kids & Company
Boston, MA
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Scheduled daily activities designed to encourage social and emotional growth.
- Assisted with toileting, cleanup after eating, and changing diapers.
- Supervised children indoors and while outdoors, playing.
- Provided feedback to parents, and also responded to inquiries.
- Served nutritious snacks to the children, and also adhered to any dietary restrictions.
- Provided care specific to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at the center.
- Used positive phrasing and communicated with children on their level.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs.
- Maintained accurate records, as required by administrative regulations.
- Attended professional development workshops.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Boston, MA
02.2016 - 10.2018
- I interacted with young children daily, while incorporating learning into their playtime.
- I observed and kept track of each child's learning progress, emotional behaviors, and social skills to provide help when needed.
- Provided activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
- Assisted in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate for the early childhood program.
- Created lesson plans on a weekly basis to ensure up-to-date learning and creativity.
- Maintained a safe environment to enhance children's development and learning experience.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons
Boston, MA
06.2006 - 12.2014
- I interacted with young children daily, while incorporating learning into their playtime.
- Observed and kept track of each child's learning progress, emotional behaviors, and social skills to provide help when needed.
- Provided activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
- Assisted in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials, appropriate for the early childhood program.
- Created lesson plans on a weekly basis to ensure up-to-date learning and creativity.
- Maintained a safe environment to enhance children's development and learning experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN12-2024
Skills
- Parent communication
- Curriculum planning
- Daycare management
- Observational skills
- Lesson planning
- Child development expertise
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Creative lesson planning
- Calm and patient
- Toileting and feeding
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Social-emotional learning
- Child safety procedures
- Certified in early childhood education
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavior management
Certification
- EEC certified as a Preschool teacher and Infant/Toddler lead teacher certified.
- Finishing associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Graduating December 14, 2024.
- Continuing education in bachelor's degree for Leadership in Early Childhood Education. Classes begin January 6, 2025.
- First Aid and CPR certified.
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Limited
Timeline
Infant/Toddler/ Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
09.2021 - Current
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Tsc Child Care Center
11.2018 - 07.2021
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Kids & Company
03.2018 - 10.2018
Infant/Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2016 - 10.2018
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons
06.2006 - 12.2014
- EEC certified as a Preschool teacher and Infant/Toddler lead teacher certified.
- Finishing associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Graduating December 14, 2024.
- Continuing education in bachelor's degree for Leadership in Early Childhood Education. Classes begin January 6, 2025.
- First Aid and CPR certified.
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
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