Jennifer L. Meng
Carver,MN
Summary
A natural born leader with experience in a variety of areas; childcare, retail, restaurant industry, and classroom teaching, all of which had begun at the age of 15 years old. Since then, had found a strong passion for leadership, management and problem solving, effective communication and public speaking, and integrity. Being an Assistant Montessori Teacher at Step By Step Montessori Schools in Chaska, MN, has allowed practice and opportunity to improve these valuable skills every day. Providing the students with a safe and nurturing learning environment will ultimately lead into long-term success. As well as building positive relationships with each and every student and their families to promote the highest quality of personalized education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Step by Step Montessori Schools
09.2021 - Current
- Late Staff member; hours typically are 10AM-6PM
- Strongly offer support and help facilitate classroom activities
- Instruct and encourage children (ages 2-6) how to properly use materials
- Assist in creating arts and crafts
- Nurture and offer positive coaching
- Assist in potty training by monitoring progress
- Have fun: Sing, dance, and encourage positive social interactions
- Ensure safety and well being of children at all times; effectively aid injuries
- Frequently organize, clean, & sanitize
- Communicate with parents or legal guardians of children
- Lead classroom activities during daycare hours
- Frequently communicate with coworkers and supervisors
- Keep lead teacher(s) informed about after school behaviors, issues, etc
- Answer phone to assist in communication between families and staff
- Responsible for closing rooms and preparation for next day
- As of 02/2023: Additionally, established responsibility for moving staff and children around; sending full time staff home, while managing ratios between children and qualified staff during after school hours.
Weekly Babysitter of Preschool Aged Child
Local Family
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Hours: Sunday's, 6:30AM-3:00PM
- Responsible for preparing and serving meals (breakfast and lunch)
- Ensure thechild's safety at all times
- Maintaining order and routine of the child's daily life
- Building and maintaining a positive relationships with the whole family
- Frequently cleaning the home; wiping down surfaces, putting away toys and supplies, folding laundry, emptying the dishwasher, etc
- Communicating with parents often; giving updates, sending pictures, expressing concerns, etc
- Aiding in potty training by monitoring progress and giving encouragement
- Having fun; playing outside and going on walks, singing and dancing, trying out different activities that may interest the child such as sports, yoga, art and music, etc.
Kids Party Host, Shakopee Community Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for leading creative, constructive, and fun activities for groups ofchildren ages 5-12 years old
- Maintain a safe and fun environment for all children
- Use effective leadership and communication skills
- Communicate with all participants, parents, and other staff members
- Work independently, creatively, and responsibly
- Set up and clean up
- Communicate with parents or legal guardians of the child
- Ability to effectively aid injuries
Cashier
Goodwill
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Organize and decorate throughout the store creatively
- Offer excellent customer service to all customers
- Communicate politely through the phone
- Frequently communicate with managers, coworkers, and customers
- Enthusiastically help others find items
- Maintain a safe and peaceful environment
- Make announcements through the overhead speakers about sales and hours
- Use personal judgment to decide what's best for the store
Busser/Dishwasher/Malt Runner/Hostess
Tommy's Malt Shop
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintain the cleanliness of the restaurant by wiping down and clearing up tables
- Work as a collaborative team with co-workers in keeping the restaurant welcomingand efficient
- Assist with serving food and malts to customers
- Welcome and greet customers when they enter the restaurant
- Enter customer orders through a computer ordering program called “Square”
- Answer the phone to write down orders & contact information
Volunteer
Carver County Library
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assist young children in the library through finding books and answering questions
- Organize all bookshelves through the using Dewey decimal system
- Clean up work and computer stations with cleaning supplies
- Assist in maintaining a clean and quiet environment for patrons
- Work with the librarians and staff in maintaining a welcoming library
Education
High School Diploma -
Chanhassen High School
Chanhassen, MN06.2023
Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Parental Communication & Providing Feedback
- Great Observation Abilities such as Field Trip Supervision
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Arts and Crafts; Creativity
- Strong Work Ethic, Dependable & Flexible
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Customer Service & Money Handling
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Software
- Communication & Public Speaking
- Staff Management & Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Former Member of the South West Metro Chambers of Commerce; Made and sold handmade resin jewelry and accessories on Etsy and in-person events.
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Weekly Babysitter of Preschool Aged Child
Local Family
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Step by Step Montessori Schools
09.2021 - Current
Kids Party Host, Shakopee Community Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
Cashier
Goodwill
04.2021 - 09.2021
Busser/Dishwasher/Malt Runner/Hostess
Tommy's Malt Shop
09.2020 - 03.2021
Volunteer
Carver County Library
10.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Chanhassen High School
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