Jennifer Rose OETKER
Hillsboro,MO
Summary
Passionate, professional & naturally gifted worker with 13 years experience. Currently seeking remote employment in the human resources field ideally in the area of social work. I'm seeking information on switching my bachelors major from education to social work. I'm willing to take trainings and everything I can to start remote work immediately and continue to pursue my bachelors degree.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
3-4 Year Old Lead Teacher
Small Wonders Central
Hillsboro , MO
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Family Treehouse Christian Academy
Fenton , MO
2021.07 - 2021.09
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
In-home childcare provider
Blessed Beginnings
Hillsboro , MO
2018.10 - 2021.07
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments while accounting for dietary needs and restrictions.
- Improved behavior by employing positive management strategies.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
Private Nanny
Rulo family
Arnold , MO
2018.05 - 2018.11
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
- Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Planned many outings to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
Toddler Teacher
Goddard School
Manchester , MO
2018.02 - 2018.05
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
Brentwood , MO
2016.08 - 2017.04
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Placed supply orders, organized materials and restocked items.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Developed appropriate youth curriculum in alignment with cultural and developmental needs.
Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher
Florissant Valley Child Development Lab Center
Florissant , MO
2015.10 - 2016.08
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO2024
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
St Louis Community College
Florissant, MO06.2016
High School Diploma -
Orchard Farm Sr. High School
Saint Charles, MO05.2010
Skills
- AAS in Early Childhood education degree
- Classroom & center management
- Progress reporting
- Infant, toddler and preschool curriculum
- Conducting parent teacher conferences
- Training other staff members
- Mother of 5 daughters
- Proven team leader
- Passionate follower of Jesus
- Curriculum Development
- Special Needs Students
- Child development
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Family Treehouse Christian Academy
2021.07 - 2021.09
In-home childcare provider
Blessed Beginnings
2018.10 - 2021.07
Private Nanny
Rulo family
2018.05 - 2018.11
Toddler Teacher
Goddard School
2018.02 - 2018.05
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
2016.08 - 2017.04
Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher
Florissant Valley Child Development Lab Center
2015.10 - 2016.08
3-4 Year Old Lead Teacher
Small Wonders Central
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Missouri Baptist University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
St Louis Community College
High School Diploma -
Orchard Farm Sr. High School
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