Jessica Gooding
Bronx,US
Summary
Dedicated, passionate and energetic educator with a high skill for enhancing children's cognitive and emotional development through structured lesson planning and innovative problem-solving. Skilled in effective communication and safety compliance, I excel in creating engaging learning environments that foster child development. Warm childcare provider with over 20 years of experience. I adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' needs and interests. I go above and beyond to nurture and encourage children.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Sunshine Learning Center
Bronx, NY
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with lesson planning and set up of necessary materials for lesson plans
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and fun learning environment
- Created creative, informative classroom bulletins of classroom themes
- Assisted with potty training and any bathroom assistance needed
- Strengthened students fine and gross motor skills, as well as sensory development
In-Home Daycare Provider
Jessy's Kids
Bronx, NY
09.2015 - 09.2023
- Assist in evolving children's learning capabilities, from fine motor skills, gross motor skills, cognitive abilities and emotional development
- Develop group and individual lesson learning plans, and provide additional educational support in the areas a child may struggle with
- Safely transport children to physical and occupational therapy, and pick them up after every session in a timely manner
- Prepare meals and snacks, to optimize health and overall nutrition
- Prioritize mental health by practicing yoga and meditation, to increase mindfulness, inner calm and self awareness
Daycare Provider
Round the Clock Nursey
Manhattan, NY
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Effectively communicated with parents via Email, phone, or in-person to answer any questions and give updates on the students behavioral and educational progress
- Prepared and established the schedule on a day to day basis, to monitor what time assignments should start, play-time, snack-time, etc
- Provided educational content, games, and interactive assignments for children to have fun and still learn
- Followed guidelines and protocols at all times, to ensure every child was always safe
- Maintained the appearance of the nursery, from sanitizing the classrooms, bathroom cleaning and organizing toys
- Patiently potty-trained children from the age of 2-3 years old, who needed additional assistance
Cashier/Sales Associate
Duane Reade
Manhattan, NY
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Managed the cashier register, by handling all cash, debit/credit card transactions
- Assisted customers with any shopping needs
- From resolving problems or concerns, helping them find specific items, price checking, and signing them up for the store membership card if they showed interest
- Worked in the stock warehouse sometimes, to manage storage space and locate items to bring it up to the sales floor
- Performed janitorial duties, such as cleaning and maintaining the store's overall appearance
Education
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY, US06.2012
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Structured lesson and activity planning
- Effective Time Management
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Thoroughly Observant
- Efficiently Organized
- Simple Meal Preparation
- Compliance with Safety Standards
- Childhood development
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License, 03/01/23, 11/30/30
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Sunshine Learning Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
In-Home Daycare Provider
Jessy's Kids
09.2015 - 09.2023
Daycare Provider
Round the Clock Nursey
07.2012 - 09.2015
Cashier/Sales Associate
Duane Reade
11.2009 - 07.2012
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License, 03/01/23, 11/30/30
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Hostos Community College
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