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Jennifer Wistisen

Casper

Summary

  • Using my out of the box strategies to ensure students toddler to high school receive the best possible education.
  • Always looking for ways to stay on top of educational opportunities for all aged students.
  • Striving to look at students holistically in all areas to offer the safest and most enriched environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Consultant

LifeVantage
02.2022 - Current
  • Advised clients and consultants on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Host in person and virtual meetings to enlighten potential customers and consultants on activation products.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.

Executive Director/Preschool Director

Excel Academy Private School
02.2012 - 05.2024
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Created afterschool programs and clubs to allow tutoring and enrichment opportunities.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
  • Oversaw day to day operations for the preschool, elementary, and middle school programs.
  • Ensured that all enrolled students were receiving a taylor made education to meet their unique individual needs.
  • Worked closely with local and state affiliates to provide out of the box, hands on, educationally enriched opportunities.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Advocated for policy changes at both local and national levels to further support the organization''s goals and objectives.
  • Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization''s mission.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Met all state and local requirements for Department of Family Services as well as Wyoming Department of Education.
  • Ensured monthly, bi annual, and annual inspections were fulfilled.

Classroom Teacher

Excel Academy Private School
08.2012 - 05.2023
  • Daily taught students in the main focus areas of math and science.
  • Students taught ranged in ages from Kindergarten to senior in high school
  • Developed curriculum to enrich each student.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Science Education Director

The Science Zone
06.2009 - 07.2012
  • Wrote grants and assisted the Executive Director in writing grants.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing programmatic outcomes and making necessary adjustments based on data analysis.
  • Fostered partnerships with local businesses, organizations, or higher education institutions to create experiential learning opportunities aligned with career pathways or industry trends.
  • Evaluated staff performance.
  • Established mentoring programs that connected experienced educators with new hires or those in need of additional support, fostering a collaborative professional community.
  • Planned and taught afterschool programs, summer programs, and outreach programs.
  • Developed curriculum for staff to teach in the community as well as the Science Zone.
  • Participated in community events to create awareness of Nanotechnology and STEM opportunities.
  • Started the first Sci-Girls program in the state of Wyoming.

Preschool Teacher

First Presbyterian Preschool
08.2007 - 05.2008
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Fix and Flip Contractor

Real Estate Rescuers
01.2002 - 07.2006
  • Painting
  • Drywall
  • Demolition
  • Installing cabinets, light fixtures, bathroom fixtures. tile, grout, appliances, windows, and doors.
  • Cleaning
  • Worked with foreclosure specialists

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Natrona County School District #1
09.2000 - 05.2003
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Education

Associate of Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

Casper College
Casper
05-1998

Associate of Applied Science - Biology

Casper College
Casper
12-1997

High School Diploma -

Kelly Walsh High School
Casper, WY
05-1996

Skills

  • Time management
  • Product and service sales
  • Strategic planning
  • Community networking
  • Web technologies and services
  • Demonstrations
  • Industry trends

Accomplishments

  • Successfully started the FIRST private non parochial private school in the history of the state of Wyoming.
  • STARS certified since 2012.
  • 4-H leader
  • Led the first and only E-Cybermission Wyoming team to Nationals
  • Taught and mentored middle and high school students to National Science Fair competitions. (Two students with published work)
  • Wrote federal grants


Certification

CPR/First Aid (Will need updated)

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited Working

Interests

  • I love to watch basketball, volleyball, hockey, and baseball
  • Exercising and paying close attention to my health is very important to me
  • Traveling to new places and to see family
  • Learning and researching about science


Timeline

Sales Consultant

LifeVantage
02.2022 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Excel Academy Private School
08.2012 - 05.2023

Executive Director/Preschool Director

Excel Academy Private School
02.2012 - 05.2024

Science Education Director

The Science Zone
06.2009 - 07.2012

Preschool Teacher

First Presbyterian Preschool
08.2007 - 05.2008

Fix and Flip Contractor

Real Estate Rescuers
01.2002 - 07.2006

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Natrona County School District #1
09.2000 - 05.2003

Associate of Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

Casper College

Associate of Applied Science - Biology

Casper College

High School Diploma -

Kelly Walsh High School

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