Jennifer Ward
Landing,NJ
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Montville , NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated various learning styles.
Educational Assistant
Focus Academy
Temple Terrace, FL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe environment for all students by enforcing school policies.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the students.
Dog Daycare Attendant
The Happy Hound
Pompton Plains, NJ
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Played with dogs to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
Front Desk Receptionist
Scenthound
Denville , NJ
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
- Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained and updated appointment calendars.
Camp Counselor
Camp Bow Wow
Rockaway , NJ
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Pre-K Teacher
Little Promises Academy
Randolph , NJ
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
Pre-K Teacher
Carousel of Learning
Parsippany , NJ
06.2000 - 06.2017
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
Afternoon Assistant
Giggle And Grow Daycare
East Hanover , NJ
03.1999 - 09.1999
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
Retail Sales Associate
Wet Seal
Rockaway , NJ
08.1998 - 03.1999
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ08.2005
Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2000
High School Diploma -
Parsippany Hills High School
Parsippany, NJ06.1999
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Student Support
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Attention to Detail
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
06.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
Focus Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
Dog Daycare Attendant
The Happy Hound
01.2023 - 03.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Scenthound
10.2022 - 12.2022
Camp Counselor
Camp Bow Wow
11.2021 - 10.2022
Pre-K Teacher
Little Promises Academy
09.2017 - 06.2020
Pre-K Teacher
Carousel of Learning
06.2000 - 06.2017
Afternoon Assistant
Giggle And Grow Daycare
03.1999 - 09.1999
Retail Sales Associate
Wet Seal
08.1998 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Arts - English
Montclair State University
Education
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Parsippany Hills High School
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