Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Jessica Bland

Portland,OR

Summary

Enthusiastic and motivated bilingual individual dedicated to supporting students succeed and thrive in their educational environment. Quick and dependable learner who is able to assist and support students in routine and everyday expectations. Familiar with library and classroom practices. Committed in promoting the importance and joy of literature and education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ready, Set, Go! Preschool Program Assistant

Metropolitan Family Service
Gresham, OR
05.2022 - Current
  • Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and daily notes on each child's performance
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
  • Encouraged social interactions between children through cooperative play activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Renaissance Arts Academy
Portland, OR
06-2009

Skills

  • Multilingual communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Student engagement
  • Record keeping
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Friendly
  • Reading and teaching
  • Classroom practices
  • Attention to detail
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Serving diverse communities
  • Computer Skills
  • Positive Attitude

Certification

  • First aid and CPR certified.
  • Food Handlers Card

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Guest Speaker at the Metropolitan Family Service Yearly Fundraiser. event; A Gathering of Good, in 2023
  • Interim Program Coordinator while a new coordinator is hired.

Affiliations

  • Meadows PTO member and Secretary (2017-2022)
  • Trained in providing Parenting Classes

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Ready, Set, Go! Preschool Program Assistant

Metropolitan Family Service
05.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Renaissance Arts Academy
Jessica Bland