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Jera Farrar

Muscatine

Summary

Experienced with managing outreach programs and fostering community relationships. Knowledge of effective communication to enhance involvement and strengthen partnerships between community members and organizations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AIR & Outreach Program Coordinator & Facilitator

Iowa City Parks & Recreation
10.2022 - Current

Teen Afterschool Program

  • Managed and supervised a teen outreach after-school program
  • Coordinated and planned engaging activities for teens, fostering personal growth, (actively encourage and support the development of one’s own skills, knowledge, and understanding) and community involvement.
  • Provided essential resources and mentorship to teens in need
  • Led and mentored a team of staff members
  • Monitored and ensured the well-being of all participants, addressing individual needs and providing emotional support as necessary.

Events:

  • Collaborated and coordinated with local organizations to plan and carryout city-wide events, enhancing community engagement
  • Large Events: MLK Day of Service, Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, Juneteenth, She Speaks Women’s Day,
  • Teen Events: Hallow-Teen (Carnival-style Halloween party for teens), Teen pool parties, watch parties, dances, rollerskate nights
  • Other: Sensory “Scare” Fair (Halloween celebration catered to children and families with sensory needs)

Programs:

  • Kids cooking, adaptive and inclusive cooking, adaptive and inclusive pottery classes, painting and drawing classes.

Server | Wait Staff Lead

Olive Garden
10.2021 - 10.2022

Sales / Customer Service Representative

AT&T Store
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Sales | Customer Service | Technical Assisting |Training |Education

Second Shift School-Age Room Head Teacher

Live, Laugh Love Childcare Center
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Childcare | Education | Activity Planner | Cleaning | Cooking

Education

B.S. - Elementary Education

The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2026

High School Graduate -

Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IA
01.2020

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Training facilitation
  • Problem resolution

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • DHS Mandatory Reporter
  • Google Certified Educator

Timeline

AIR & Outreach Program Coordinator & Facilitator

Iowa City Parks & Recreation
10.2022 - Current

Server | Wait Staff Lead

Olive Garden
10.2021 - 10.2022

Sales / Customer Service Representative

AT&T Store
06.2021 - 08.2021

Second Shift School-Age Room Head Teacher

Live, Laugh Love Childcare Center
07.2019 - 08.2020

High School Graduate -

Muscatine High School
  • First Aid Certification
  • DHS Mandatory Reporter
  • Google Certified Educator

B.S. - Elementary Education

The University of Iowa
Jera Farrar