Jessica Kirkpatrick

With a focus on the heart and creating that "flow" from it...the students learned many methods of engaging the imagination. Diving into drawing the first semester and painting the second, the student dabbled in many different mediums. Projects and sketchbooks gave way to the student having artist eyes by the end of the session.

• Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
• Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
• Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
• Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
• Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.

• Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
• Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
• Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
• Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
• Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
• Supervised setup of conference rooms for meetings and office events in common areas.
• Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
• Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
• Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.

• Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
• Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
• Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
• Communicated regularly with families regarding daily events and any concerns that may arise.
• Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
• Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
• Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
• Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
• Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
• Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
• Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
• Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.