Jessica Herr
Monmouth,ME
Summary
Committed BHP devoted to giving children warm and nurturing environments. Skilled in organizing and leading educational activities, monitoring behavior and preparing healthy meals to meet nutrition requirements. Observant, caring and hardworking with focus on promoting development and wellbeing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BHP
Pineview Learning Center-Maine School Solutions
09.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Daycare Provider
Mimi's Fun Loving Daycare
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
- Worked with children 6 weeks-10 years old
- Communicated with each one of the child/children parents at drop off to pick up
- Helped with the preschool program ABC to 123's
- Worked with a owner's disability son part time ( meal preparation, set out clothes for the day, put his braces on his legs, teeth brushing, shaving and getting ready for United Services to pick him up for West side.)
Special Education Assistant Fill In
Henry L. Contrell
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use
- Kept over 1 students safe in classroom and outside environments
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
Daycare Owner-Operator
Country Side Daycare
05.2005 - 02.2017
- Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies
- Identified concerns and signs of emotional or developmental problems and discussed issues with management and families
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
- Cleaned up spills promptly and conducted thorough sanitizing every night after hours to control infections
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
- Implemented and oversaw activities centered on promoting learning and imaginative play
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 13 years old
- Led children in tidying up, hand washing and brushing their teeth to teach responsibility
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations
- Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary
- Cared for up to 12 children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 13 years of age
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events each day before and after pick up
- Kept children safe and secure at all times
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation of preschool and kindergarten
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered
Packer/Picker /Catalog Dept/Trainer
L.L. Bean Inc.
10.1998 - 09.2004
- Inspected incoming materials and outgoing shipments to maintain effective quality assurance standards, protecting both customer and company interests
- Assembled and prepared cartons, crates and containers to protect materials during shipment
- Documented product transfers and shipments using software to keep records current and accurate
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment
- Efficiently packaged items, maintaining consistency to meet fulfillment deadlines
- Volunteered for additional hours and shifts during peak periods to meet tight shipping deadlines
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks
- Mentored and coached new employees by offering insight into successful task prioritization
Education
High School Diploma -
Lisbon High School
Lisbon Falls, ME06.1998
Skills
- Company policies and procedures
- Training initiatives
- Planning and coordination
- Manufacturing
- Lesson planning
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Dependable and Responsible
Multitasking
Verbal Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
CPR/First Aid Adult and Children
Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
BHP Certified
Timeline
BHP
Pineview Learning Center-Maine School Solutions
09.2022 - Current
Daycare Provider
Mimi's Fun Loving Daycare
11.2017 - 05.2019
Special Education Assistant Fill In
Henry L. Contrell
09.2017 - 10.2017
Daycare Owner-Operator
Country Side Daycare
05.2005 - 02.2017
Packer/Picker /Catalog Dept/Trainer
L.L. Bean Inc.
10.1998 - 09.2004
CPR/First Aid Adult and Children
Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
BHP Certified
High School Diploma -
Lisbon High School
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