Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Achievements
Committees
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Jenny Badgett

Jenny Badgett

Beaufort,SC

Summary

With over 20 years of experience as an elementary teacher, I offer a wealth of strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills. Seeking a part-time virtual assistant role, I excel in managing schedules, handling correspondence, and coordinating projects with efficiency and meticulous attention to detail. I will ensure your business stays organized and runs smoothly! I am ready to enhance your operational capability, profitability, and client satisfaction and am dedicated to making a positive impact on your team!

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher- Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Bridges Preparatory School
08.2013 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff to engage a positive classroom environment that promotes respect and understanding among peers.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Organized classroom materials and resources to streamline learning processes.
  • Encouraged social skills and teamwork with group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes by integrating technology into daily lessons.
  • Assessed student performance to identify areas for improvement and provide targeted support.
  • Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
  • Analyzed data to monitor student progress and used the results to refer students, differentiate teaching, and develop small groups.

Kindergarten Teacher

Broad River Elementary
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
  • Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students.
  • Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy, patience, and communication skills.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
  • Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students and increased student achievement by 50%

Kindergarten Teacher

Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
08.2005 - 01.2012
  • 90-100% of students met their growth on NWEA Map Testing each year.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Increased Hispanic parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and monthly parent nights.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
  • Organized field trips to local museums and cultural sites, enhancing students' understanding of their community and wider world.
  • Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students.
  • Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy, patience, and communication skills.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.

Nanny

Lisa Davis
10.1995 - 01.2001
  • Professional Child Care: Provided professional childcare in the employer's home and was responsible for all tasks that correlated to the care of the children, ages birth to 6 years
  • Managed Household: Coordinated children's activities and schedules; maintained tidiness; took to doctors appointments, haircuts, etc...
  • Environment: I maintained safe, positive, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children thrived and developed, emotionally, physically, and academically
  • Childcare : Supervising, engaging, and ensuring children's safety.
  • Meal Preparation : Preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Education & Development : Assisting with homework, reading, and educational activities.
  • Play & Activities : Organizing creative and recreational activities, such as arts and crafts or outdoor play.
  • Household Tasks : Light housekeeping related to children, such as laundry and tidying up play areas.
  • Transportation : Driving children to school, appointments, or extracurricular activities.
  • Discipline & Routine : Reinforcing household rules and maintaining daily routines

Education

Masters of Teaching - Elementary Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
01.2005

High School Diploma -

Midlothian High School
Midlothian, VA
06.1993

Skills

  • Implemented Comprehensive Curriculum Resources
  • Proficient in Interactive Technologies
  • Performance Evaluator and Professional Mentor
  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Efficient Data Organization

  • Effective Parental Communication
  • Efficient Data Management
  • Digital Content Development
  • Confidentiality Compliance
  • Collaborative Teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2013 and 2023.
  • Mentor and Evaluator
  • Team Leader
  • Member of the Charter Renewal Committee

Achievements

  • Bridges Teacher of the Year, 2013
  • Highly Qualified Status in Early Childhood Education

Committees

  • Charter Renewal Committee 2020-2023
  • Community Outreach Committee, 2013-2015
  • School Planning Committee, 2013-2015
  • Co-chair of the School renewal committee at HHIECC, 2010-2012
  • Hospitality committee, 2005-2012

Certification

  • Elementary Education Certification
  • Gifted and Talented Education Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Paideia Trained
  • PowerSchool Trained
  • Standards 4.0 Evaluator and Mentor Trained
  • Responsive Classroom Trained
  • Experience and training with Reggio Emilia approach
  • Attended Leader In Me conference, 2013
  • Trained in P.B.I.S., Member of the P.B.I.S. team at HHIECC 2007-2012, and continue to use in my classroom.

Languages

English

Timeline

Elementary Teacher- Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Bridges Preparatory School
08.2013 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Broad River Elementary
08.2012 - 07.2013

Kindergarten Teacher

Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
08.2005 - 01.2012

Nanny

Lisa Davis
10.1995 - 01.2001

Masters of Teaching - Elementary Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University

High School Diploma -

Midlothian High School
Jenny Badgett