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Jessica Laughlin

Jessica Laughlin

Peoria,IL

Summary

Worked in various volunteer leadership and support roles. Managing volunteer staff, implementing and creating curriculum, communicating with group members, drafting governing documents, and completing financial records and transactions while homeschooling three children.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Home School Educator

Self Employed
09.2008 - Current
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Boost cultural awareness by incorporating art, literature, science and histories from world cultures.

Religious Education Committee Member

Universalist Unitarian Church Of Peoria
Peoria, Illinois
01.2017 - Current
  • Attend committee meetings to discuss, plan and implement RE programming in the church.
  • Organize group activities and lead as needed.
  • Teach youth RE classes most sessions.

Troop Leader & Cookie Manager

Girl Scouts Of Central Illinois
09.2017 - Current
  • Develop, adapt and implement programs to meet organizational standards and the needs of neurodiverse youth spanning a six year range.
  • Coordinate with community resources to provide enriching experiences and meaningful service learning opportunities
  • Manage an annual $40,000 cookie sale

President & Treasurer

River City Gymnastics Booster Club
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Drafted bylaws to keep organization compliant with the IRS to maintain 501(c)3 status
  • Presided over regular Booster Club Meetings
  • Created and oversaw annual $75,000 budget

Homeschool Group Member

Milwaukee Area Home Learners
Milwaukee, WI
09.2009 - 06.2016
  • Organized groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations broadening their education.
  • Led group administrative meetings to cooperatively determine agreements about behavior, financial responsibilities, and group activities.
  • Wrote and edited the Group Code of Conduct

Leader

La Leche League Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
01.2005 - 06.2016
  • Planned and hosted monthly peer support and education meetings
  • Fostered community in the Group with ongoing social gatherings.
  • Provided telephone support and home visits as needed.
  • Gained International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credentials

Education

Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Planning & Attention to Detail
  • Group & Individual Instruction
  • Curriculum Development & Implementation
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Troop Leader & Cookie Manager

Girl Scouts Of Central Illinois
09.2017 - Current

Religious Education Committee Member

Universalist Unitarian Church Of Peoria
01.2017 - Current

President & Treasurer

River City Gymnastics Booster Club
01.2017 - 05.2018

Homeschool Group Member

Milwaukee Area Home Learners
09.2009 - 06.2016

Home School Educator

Self Employed
09.2008 - Current

Leader

La Leche League Of Wisconsin
01.2005 - 06.2016

Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Jessica Laughlin