Jessica Cochran
Porter,TX
Summary
Accomplished and passionate Children's Director at Highlands Methodist Church, Experienced in lesson planning and family commutation. Provide children with a safe and loving environment, to better grow their hearts and mind. Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Adept to saying organized and focused during hectic schedules, able to stay understanding and kind when dealing with discipline issues. Able to maintain a positive attitude when taking in multiple priorities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Director
Highlands Methodist Church
06.2020 - Current
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Supervised children from grades third through fifth.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Babysitter
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
Education
Elementary Education
Lee College
Baytown, TXAssociate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2026
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School
Baytown, TX05.2022
Skills
- Child Safety
- Parent Communication
- Teaching techniques
- Child Development
- Program Planning
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Children's Director
Highlands Methodist Church
06.2020 - Current
Babysitter
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Elementary Education
Lee College
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lamar University
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School