Jennifer Wyatt
Preschool Teacher
Hoover,AL
Summary
Creative and caring preschool teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and learning strategies. Understanding of how we all learn in different ways.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Hunter Street Weekday
Hoover , AL
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed daily/monthly themed lesson plans based on color, letter, number and shape
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Created learning bins for hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Preschool Teacher
Prince of Peace Church
Hoover, AL
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Monthly lesson planning
- Daily storytime to promote love of books and reading. Also to incorporate the theme or letter of the week/month.
- Created gardening activities throughout the year to grow and taste different types of food.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities such as puzzles, mazes and sorting.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Provided a safe and caring environment for all students.
Preschool Teacher
Valleydale Baptist Church
Hoover, AL
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Weekly/Monthly lesson planning
- Created theme based monthly activities
- Helped develop behavior charts and reward system for classroom.
- Implemented hands on activities for weekly lessons.
- Encouraged critical thinking through puzzles, sorting and mazes.
Preschool Teacher
Dawson Memorial Baptist Church
Homewood, AL, AL
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Organized educational materials and resources to create engaging activities
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching.
- Established positive relationships with parents by communicating daily
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Owner/Manager of ISew Applique and Embroidery
Self
Hoover, AL
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Designed appliques for shirts, shorts, dresses, towels and bags.
- Created patterns and sewed custom children's clothing
- Managed daily operations of business
Private Neurosurgeon Transcriptionist
Stephen Zieman
ValleydalePensacola, FL
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Utilized knowledge of medical terminology to accurately document information from the audio recordings
- Transferred transcribed materials into electronic health records system.
Administrative Assistant
UAB-School of Nursing
Birmingham, AL
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences for Dean.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with construction team to complete renovation project.
- Worked with Professors to organize relocation during renovations.
Administrative Assistant
UAB-Dean of Pediatrics
Birmingham, AL
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assistant for the Dean of Pediatrics
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Worked with multiple doctors to complete transcriptions daily
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Administrative Assistant
University of Colorado Hospital
Denver, CO
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Scheduled appointments for patients in GI clinic
- Composed letters, memos, reports, and presentations as required by clinic staff.
- Created travel arrangements for physicians according to their requirements.
Project Manager
Gary C Wyatt, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Managed jobsite for 12 homes.
- Worked closely with subcontractors.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on budget.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
Counselor-in-Training
Family Connections Counseling Services
Columbiana, AL
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Worked with runaway and homeless teens in downtown Birmingham, AL
- Drove a mobile unit with supplies - food, clothing, hygiene products.
- Worked with counselors, families and teen to figure out how to get them into a safe environment, or back home.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Samford University
Birmingham, AL12-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12-1992
High School Diploma -
W.A. Berry High School
Hoover, AL05-1991
Skills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative lesson planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Educational Games
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Arts and Crafts
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Letter and Number Instruction
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
Preschool Teacher
Hunter Street Weekday
02.2022 - 09.2023
Preschool Teacher
Prince of Peace Church
08.2018 - 05.2021
Preschool Teacher
Valleydale Baptist Church
08.2017 - 05.2018
Preschool Teacher
Dawson Memorial Baptist Church
09.2015 - 05.2017
Private Neurosurgeon Transcriptionist
Stephen Zieman
09.2010 - 01.2013
Owner/Manager of ISew Applique and Embroidery
Self
01.2008 - 01.2015
Administrative Assistant
UAB-School of Nursing
01.2005 - 01.2008
Administrative Assistant
UAB-Dean of Pediatrics
01.2003 - 01.2005
Administrative Assistant
University of Colorado Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
Project Manager
Gary C Wyatt, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2002
Counselor-in-Training
Family Connections Counseling Services
01.1995 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Samford University
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Auburn University
High School Diploma -
W.A. Berry High School
Similar Profiles
William JonesWilliam Jones
Groundworker at Hunter Street CareGroundworker at Hunter Street Care
Alana CookAlana Cook
Childcare Volunteer at Hunter Street Baptist ChurchChildcare Volunteer at Hunter Street Baptist Church
Stephanie WestStephanie West
Lead Special Education Teacher at Laurel Heights Weekday SchoolLead Special Education Teacher at Laurel Heights Weekday School
Cindy FortenberryCindy Fortenberry
Office Services Specialist 111 at UAB HospitalOffice Services Specialist 111 at UAB Hospital
Jackson BoazJackson Boaz
Volunteer at Grace Life Baptist ChurchVolunteer at Grace Life Baptist Church