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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Jenny Sassaman

Jenny Sassaman

Teacher, Coach, Lead-Learner
Lancaster,PA
Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.
Bill Nye, the Science Guy

Summary

Knowledgeable and dedicated professional with extensive experience in Career & Technical Education. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with both students and staff. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction, contribute to success, & create new initiatives. Specialize in bringing solutions to the table. Energetic, articulate, and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships and cultivating partnerships for both student and staff success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Remediation Specialist

TCHS, Pennock’s Bridge Campus -Automotive
West Grove, PA
04.2015 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to our CTE programs, improving efficiency and productivity for students and staff
  • Supervised TCHS BVA students with compassion while keeping them accountable by meeting their needs
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm
  • Offered solutions to supervisors
  • Created GSA and TCHS GSA Conference

Service Writer/C Technician

Christian Brothers Automotive
Lititz, PA
05.2019 - Current
  • Worked effectively with repair staff and parts providers, staying current on availability and service processes.
  • Presented different repair options to customers to help each person make appropriate choices.
  • Logged work orders and change orders into Tekmetric to track job status.
  • Consulted with customers to assess service requirements and produce accurate orders.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.

C Technician

Jones Honda
Lancaster, PA
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters
  • Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
  • Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
  • Completed job reports on i-HDS
  • Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
  • Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
  • Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
  • Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections and recorded results in database to comply with PA vehicle inspection requirements.

Warwick Building Substitute

Warwick School District
Lititz, PA
08.2009 - 04.2015
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.

Warwick Head XC Coach, Boys and Girls

Warwick School District
Lititz, PA
08.2009 - 11.2014
  • Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
  • Developed off-season training programs such as our week-long annual Eastern States XC Camp to motivate for summer miles and get to know runners from other teams.
  • Planned activities such as Monday/Thursday fun runs, banquets and awards ceremonies.
  • Performed preliminary screening and hiring processes to encourage candidate compatibility with team.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs such as uniforms, meet day roles, and post-season support

Biology/Chemistry Teacher

School District Of Lancaster
Lancaster , PA
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Created classroom environment conducive to scientific learning and appropriate to intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students.
  • Sponsored outside activities and field trips relevant to life science and approved by campus principal.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.

Education

Cooperative Education

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Light Maintenance & Vehicle Repair

TATI Torchiana Automotive Technical Institute, West Chester, PA
2018

Technology Education

PD Campus, University Of North Dakota

Ecology

Penn State University

student: STEM, co-op, digital technology Created an ecological blueprint of Pine Barrens using aquatic and land species

Bachelors of Science - Biology and Chemistry

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Skills

  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Client Communication
  • Providing Feedback
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Practices
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Teacher Coaching

Accomplishments


  • Google Ed/Google Classroom Certified
  • Cooperative Education Certified
  • Founder/CoAdvisor GSA
  • Digital Literacy Projects
  • Women’s Auto Seminars
  • STEM Projects
  • Engaging Conference Presentations
  • Member Make 717


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Service Writer/C Technician - Christian Brothers Automotive
05.2019 - Current
C Technician - Jones Honda
06.2018 - 04.2019
Academic Remediation Specialist - TCHS, Pennock’s Bridge Campus -Automotive
04.2015 - Current
Warwick Building Substitute - Warwick School District
08.2009 - 04.2015
Warwick Head XC Coach, Boys and Girls - Warwick School District
08.2009 - 11.2014
Biology/Chemistry Teacher - School District Of Lancaster
01.1992 - 01.1996
Temple University - , Cooperative Education
TATI Torchiana Automotive Technical Institute - , Light Maintenance & Vehicle Repair
PD Campus - , Technology Education
Penn State University - , Ecology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors of Science, Biology and Chemistry

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