Jennifer Washington
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Attentive Educator adept at supporting classroom operations to facilitate welcoming and positive learning atmosphere for all students. Well-versed in addressing student emotional, academic and social needs. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Clayton County Public Schools
Lake City, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress and kept accurate records of performance.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for students.
- Developed creative activities that engage students while teaching them new skills or reinforcing existing ones.
- Assisted with the management of student behaviors in the classroom setting using de-escalation strategies.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress both verbally and through written reports.
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
KIPP Destiny Elementary School
Dallas, TX
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Observed children to record development.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Harmony School Of Innovation
Grand Prairie, TX
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
After School Teacher
Harmony education foundation
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Atlanta, GA
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
CARVER SCHOOL OF TECHNLOGY
Atlanta, GA05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Early childhood education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Computer Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Student Health and Safety
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Time Management
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Multitasking Strength
Certification
- Paraprofessional certificate
Timeline
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Clayton County Public Schools
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
KIPP Destiny Elementary School
07.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Harmony School Of Innovation
09.2020 - 03.2021
After School Teacher
Harmony education foundation
01.2020 - 05.2020
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
02.2017 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
CARVER SCHOOL OF TECHNLOGY
Some College (No Degree) - Early childhood education
Georgia State University