Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline

Jessica Clouse

V.I.P. Tots
Hemet,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience

Dedicated early childhood education professional with experience supporting children''s academic, social, and emotional development. Skilled in classroom management, PBIS, student supervision, and family engagement. Passionate about creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment while supporting teachers and students success.

Work History

Enrollment Specialist

2 Years 6 Months
V.I.P. Tots | 05.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated family enrollment intake, verifying application details and eligibility documents to ensure compliance with immunization requirements
  • Guided parents through registration procedures and tuition policies, providing clear communication on program availability to enhance understanding
  • Maintained confidential child and family records, ensuring data integrity across enrollment files and scheduling systems
  • Participated in back- to school nights, parent- teacher conferences and school events to support family engagement and student success
  • Addressed parent and staff inquiries on policies and procedures for CCTR and CSPP state funded programs, ensuring adherence to Riverside County of Office of Education guidelines
  • Receptionist in an office, handled telephone and personal contacts from students, parents and staff as related to attendance.
  • Process accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills in various professional settings.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, assess potential solutions, and make informed decisions.

LEAD TEACHER

1 Year 11 Months
V.I.P Tots | 06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Observes children's learning through the different parts of the curriculum Framework; assesses children's current levels and progress using DRDP
  • Administered health checks, and ratio sheets.
  • Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
  • Mentored assistant teachers on classroom management and instructional support.
  • Ensured compliance with childcare policies, licensing standards, and health procedures.
  • Helped children explore world, improve motor skills, and grow vocabulary.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote good behavior.
  • Engaged families in conversation about child's education and features and benefits of programs.
  • Develop weekly lesson plans in the following curriculum areas: cognitive &pre-literacy, gross-motor, fine-motor, self-help, speech & language, music, and social/emotional.
  • Assisted children during mealtimes by facilitating proper eating habits and promoting social interaction.
  • Conducted Parent Conference twice a year
  • Supervised 27-36 month old toddlers; ratio 1:4

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

1 Year 2 Months
Rainbow Rising | 01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Managed Licensing requirement and conducted facility walk throughs to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations
  • Supported the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) by encouraging staff to use consistent, positive and developmental appropriate language
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of the program to ensure that all students are provided with a safe learning environment
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
  • Operated summer day camp for children ages 5 to 12 years old and handled all aspects of planning curriculum and activities
  • Monitored students educational progress with individual charts and files
  • Scheduled staff based on proper child to student ratio
  • Managed family communication, addressing concerns and supporting positive parent engagement.
  • Enrolled children and communicated with parents
  • Planned and executed activities such as arts and crafts, math, cooking, and culture for children on a daily basis
  • Prepared daily snacks
  • Provides general supervision of all children, while maintaining a ratio of 1:14
  • Created Newsletters and provided Resources for parents

School Age Program Teacher

2 Years 5 Months
Rainbow Rising | 07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Mentored new teachers on instructional strategies, classroom management, and lesson organization.
  • Organized extracurricular activities like clubs or field trips to enrich the educational experience for students both in and out of the classroom setting.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Helped assist with the annual student talent show, encouraging children's creativity, confidence, and self- expression.
  • Supported and prepared teachers at multiple program sites for licensing inspections and ensuring classrooms met Title 22 health, safety and compliance requirements.

FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE

7 Months
Courtyard By Marriott | 11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival
  • Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in
  • Arranged transportation for guests to and from the airport or town
  • Collected deposits, fees and payments
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone
  • Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member
  • Resolved guest issues with creative solutions, escalating major concerns to management.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

2 Years 5 Months
Costco Wholesale | 11.2013 - 04.2016
  • Welcomes and communicates with members and potential members
  • Answers phone, runs to the floor to check item availability, directs members to product and service locations
  • Keys membership information into computer, keeps logs and paperwork, obtains supervisor approvals when necessary
  • Issues membership cards using computer, camera and automated card printer
  • Keys credit applications; conforms to credit card company practices for verifications, confidentiality, access and discretion
  • Assists at refund counter or with marketing as necessary

CREW LEADER AND CASHIER

8 Months
Souplantation | 11.2012 - 07.2013
  • Greeted customers promptly
  • Handled cash transactions with customers
  • Process Credit card and check payments
  • Trained new cashiers on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mt. San Jacinto College | San Jacinto, CA | 01.2028

Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA | 07.2020
  • Relevant Coursework
  • Completion of 12 + ECE or Title 22 Qualifying Units

Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | 07.2012

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

La Sierra High School | Riverside, CA | 05.2011

Skills

Calm under pressure
Student Supervision and Safety
Patience
Excellent Work Ethic
Adaptability
Experience with Excel and Microsoft
Experience with HUBBE
Positive and Friendly
Leadership
Riverside County Office of Education Program Guidelines
Community resource coordination
Fluent in Spanish and English
Event Planning and Coordination

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Mandated Reporter

LANGUAGES

Spanish Fluent
English Fluent

Timeline

Enrollment Specialist

V.I.P. Tots
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

LEAD TEACHER

V.I.P Tots
06.2022 - 05.2024Read More

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Rainbow Rising
01.2020 - 03.2021Read More

School Age Program Teacher

Rainbow Rising
07.2017 - 12.2019Read More

FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE

Courtyard By Marriott
11.2016 - 06.2017Read More

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Costco Wholesale
11.2013 - 04.2016Read More

CREW LEADER AND CASHIER

Souplantation
11.2012 - 07.2013Read More

La Sierra High School

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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Arizona State University

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Mt. San Jacinto College

Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
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Santiago Canyon College

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Jessica Clouse