Jennifer Wheland
Educator
Warwick,RI
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional and social well being of parents of children with life threatening illnesses. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to better educate parents about how to understand and cope with their new role. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Candy Cane Preschool
Cranston, RI
10.2021 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 18 months to 2.5 years old
Sales Manager
Rhodes On The Pawtuxet, Inc.
Cranston, RI
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Give personal tours to prospective clients and assist them in planning their event.
- Prepare 10,000 sq. ft. space for private, corporate, and political events hosting any where from 50 - 2,000 guests.
Special Events Assistant
Rhodes Island Shriner's, Imperial Room
Cranston, RI
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Compiled and managed event inventory, supplies, donor information, guest lists, and equipment.
- Greeted and monitored guests at events, remaining attentive to individual needs to gain continuous repeat support.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Liaised with event support personnel, outside vendors and suppliers.
- Solicited vendor donations, donor correspondence, and pledge appeals using marketing, networking and social media.
- Assisted in planning, logistics, and execution of private and public special events.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
Administrative Assistant
Children's Dyslexia Center Of Rhode Island
Cranston, RI
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Answered telephone inquiries and sent 'Student Packets' to potential families.
- Made and organized student and teacher files for easy access.
- Greeted students as they came for daily tutoring.
- Recorded and organized monetary donations and sent Thank You notes.
- Organized and maintained teacher supplies, paperwork, and teaching materials.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records
- Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department
Plant Processor
Thomas C Slater Compassion Center
Providence, RI
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Prepared newly harvested plants for drying and curing.
- Trimmed plants after they dried and cured.
- Weighed and documented trimmed plant material.
- Packaged prepared plants for distribution to medical patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY05.1994
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Collaborative and Team-Orientation
- Lesson Planning
- Utilize teachable moments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Decision Making
- Time management
- Friendly and likeable
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Candy Cane Preschool
10.2021 - Current
Sales Manager
Rhodes On The Pawtuxet, Inc.
09.2020 - 10.2021
Special Events Assistant
Rhodes Island Shriner's, Imperial Room
06.2018 - 09.2020
Administrative Assistant
Children's Dyslexia Center Of Rhode Island
09.2017 - 06.2019
Plant Processor
Thomas C Slater Compassion Center
06.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Russell Sage College
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