Jennifer Wigginton
Lawton,MI
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher at A&B Building Blocks Daycare, skilled in lesson planning and parent-teacher communication. Successfully enhanced student engagement through tailored activities, fostering a safe learning environment. Mentored new staff, improving classroom management techniques and contributing to overall educational excellence. Committed to nurturing child development and promoting effective collaboration with families.
Overview
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Certification
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Sunshine Place Daycare
Lawton, MI
05.2012 - 10.2025
- Planned age-appropriate activities supporting early childhood development and classroom engagement.
- Supervised children during daily routines, transitions, and indoor-outdoor play.
- Implemented positive behavior guidance to maintain safe, structured learning environment.
- Communicated daily updates with parents regarding progress, routines, and concerns.
- Organized learning materials, classroom supplies, and activity stations for smooth instruction.
- Assisted with lesson preparation and adapted activities for individual learning needs.
- Maintained clean, sanitary classroom conditions consistent with childcare safety standards.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Crew Member
Wendy’s
Paw Paw, MI
2010 - 2012
- Greeted customers and took accurate orders at counter and drive-thru
- Prepared burgers, fries, and menu items following food safety standards
- Operated cash register and processed payments with attention to detail
- Maintained clean workstations, dining areas, and kitchen equipment
- Restocked ingredients, condiments, and supplies to support smooth service
- Supported team members during rush periods to keep order flow consistent
- Followed temperature, sanitation, and handling procedures to protect food quality
- Assisted with opening and closing tasks, including cleaning and inventory checks
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Ensured proper food storage protocols were followed, contributing to improved food safety measures within the establishment.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
Education
GED -
Michigan GED
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson development
- Student engagement
- Staff development
- Safety awareness
Certification
CPR Adult/Pediatric
Basic First Aid
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Sunshine Place Daycare
05.2012 - 10.2025
Crew Member
Wendy’s
2010 - 2012
GED -
Michigan GED