JESSICA GETCHELL
Mystic,CT
Summary
Dedicated community leader with expertise in program coordination and outreach. Proven ability to enhance children's literacy and foster community partnerships, demonstrating commitment to community involvement, quality assurance and impactful project management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safe and Strong Families Chairperson
Children First Groton
01.2025 - Current
- Chair the monthly Safe & Strong Families meetings with committee members to align on project goals.
- Facilitate with each of the six elementary schools in Groton to recognize each school's selected students for Groton ROCKS (Recognizing Our Children's Kindness and Safety).
- Collaborate with the Town of Groton Police Department, the City of Groton Police Department, and the Navy Subbase for Groton ROCKS.
- Purchase and distribute car seats and booster seats for the Children First Groton Early Childhood Resource Fair and Groton Ambulance Association from grant funding.
- Purchase and distribute bicycle helmets from grant funding to children in Groton.
Program Coordinator & Community Leader
Children First Groton
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated guest readers (i.e., UCONN Avery Point, Groton Parks & Rec, and three libraries in town) for weekly Story Times in Groton for Roaming Readers taking place over the summer in various locations in Groton, increasing literature opportunities for children, and encouraging families to explore locations together in town.
- Coordinate with Groton Public Schools Nutrition Program to provide free lunches for children under 18 at all Roaming Reader locations.
- Establish mock 911 programming with the Town of Groton Police Department for children ages 3-8 in the community to encourage empowerment in crisis situations, and to foster positive relationships with emergency responders.
- Coordinate with Mystic & Noank, Bill Memorial, and Groton Public libraries for programming focusing on health, nutrition, literature, and creative expression.
- Established a partnership with Scholastic Literacy, allowing Children First Groton the opportunity to purchase books at a discounted price to distribute to children in Groton.
- Connect caregivers in the community to opportunities and supportive services in the area.
- Coordinate with the Town of Groton Community Center to bring a fall program focusing on health, safety, nutrition, and education.
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
AHEPA Management Corporation
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversaw Service Coordinators in 26 states, assuring that Housing and Urban Development standards were met.
- Participated in training sessions on best practices for maintaining quality standards.
- Provided regular updates on progress relating to Quality Assurance initiatives at weekly, monthly, and quarterly team meetings.
- Facilitated meetings between Service Coordinators and Property Management.
Service Coordinator
AHEPA 250-II
Waterford, CT
09.2013 - 11.2019
- Provided resident advocacy, referrals, and assistance for residents in applying for entitlements.
- Arranged wellness clinics, speakers, activities, created monthly resident newsletters, and monthly reports.
- Interviewed and assessed elderly residents to determine if service needs are met, thereby ensuring their continued independent living.
- Encouraged residents to engage in the determined, necessary services.
- Connected residents and their families to community resources, including senior centers, skilled nursing facilities, and Visiting Nurses Association.
Teacher Intern
Oswegatchie Elementary School
Waterford, CT
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans.
- Evaluated student progress, documented, and maintained information in student files.
- Provided input for parent-teacher conferences regarding progress, behavior, and educational issues.
Teacher Intern
Friendship School
Waterford, CT
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and resources for student learning.
- Supported classroom management by monitoring student behavior and engagement during activities.
- Organized educational games and activities to promote interactive learning experiences.
Education
B.A. - Liberal and Professional Studies
Mitchell College
New London, CTA.S. - Graphic Design
Mitchell College
New London, CTSkills
- Community outreach and engagement
- Program coordination and management
- Quality assurance processes
- Project management
- Public speaking and presentation
- Cultural competency and awareness
- Socio-economic analysis
- Class and group facilitation
- Gender issues
Certification
- Community Solutions Inc., Windsor, CT, Treating Addictive Disorders, Reasoning & Rehabilitation II, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Criminal Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Ethics and Boundaries, Team Building, Group Facilitation, Frameworks, Motivational Interviewing, CPR + AED
- Crisis Prevention Institute, Non-Violence Crisis Intervention
- National Institute of Corrections, Prison Rape Prevention
- Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New London, CT, Advanced Medical Terminology Certification
Highlights Of Related Skills
- Passionate about helping children feel valued, building self-esteem through the development of positive relationships, assisting in social skills development and problem solving, helping to stabilize behaviors, develop positive social and recreational pastimes and interests, supporting families to build upon strengths and needs.
Timeline
Safe and Strong Families Chairperson
Children First Groton
01.2025 - Current
Program Coordinator & Community Leader
Children First Groton
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
AHEPA Management Corporation
01.2018 - 11.2019
Service Coordinator
AHEPA 250-II
09.2013 - 11.2019
Teacher Intern
Oswegatchie Elementary School
09.2006 - 05.2007
Teacher Intern
Friendship School
09.2006 - 12.2006
B.A. - Liberal and Professional Studies
Mitchell College
A.S. - Graphic Design
Mitchell College