Jennifer M. Reynolds
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Professional personal care assistant with strong track record in student care and support. Known for delivering high-quality care and adapting to individual student needs. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, consistently dependable, and flexible in dynamic environments. Proficient in personal hygiene assistance and mobility support, with caring and empathetic approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Glenolden Elementary School
Glenolden, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted students with daily activities to promote independence and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Monitored student behavior and academic progress, providing feedback to educators.
- Organized and led small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives and improve comprehension.
- Facilitated communication between students and teachers to enhance educational experience.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathroom routine and other hygiene practices.
Private Childcare Provider
Coastal Child Care
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children.
- Performed light housekeeping such as vacuuming, wash and dinner prepping tasks.
- Planned fun, educational activities for children aged 1 to 5.
- Maintained safe environment by keeping watchful eye on children at all times.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
- Drove school-aged children to school's premises and returned for pickup at preset times.
Co-Teacher
YCCAon2
09.2020 - 3 2021
- Performed special tasks such as fine motor skills and gross motor skills to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Norwood Elementary School
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Performed special tasks such as learning personal information and goals in students IEP to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 5 by reviewing lesson teachings and life skills
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
Media, PATrade Certification - Cosmetology
Venus Beauty Academy
Aston Mills, PA12.2014
High School Diploma -
Interboro Senior High School
Prospect Park, PA06.2013
Skills
- Teamwork
- Reading comprehension
- Responsible
- Excellent work ethic
- Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Continuing education
- Safety awareness
Timeline
PCA
Glenolden Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
Private Childcare Provider
Coastal Child Care
03.2021 - 09.2021
Co-Teacher
YCCAon2
09.2020 - 3 2021
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Norwood Elementary School
11.2017 - 09.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
Trade Certification - Cosmetology
Venus Beauty Academy
High School Diploma -
Interboro Senior High School