Jessica Lepp MS Child-Life
Tampa,FL
Summary
Warm child-life MS possessing excellent communication, multitasking and organizational abilities. Prepared to apply 10 years' experience in childcare for an internship position. Enthusiastic about creating inspiring, fun and safe environment to meet each child's needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Primrose Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Dance Instructor
Dancebox Studios, Turning Pointe-A Dance Studio
08.2016 - Current
- Plan and teach various styles of dance classes to children aged 2-18 and adults; communicate with parents about student's progress; organize winter and fall recitals; perform administrative work.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Summer Camp Counselor
Dancebox Studio, Turning Pointe-A Dance Studio
06.2012 - Current
- Teach children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels the fundamentals of theatre
- Organize and guide group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Manage daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
Education
Masters of Child Life -
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2023
BA of Psychology -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2018
High School Diploma -
Lake Brantley High School
Apopka, FL05.2016
Skills
- Creativity
- Diversified instruction
- Multitasking
- Parent relations
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Maintaining safety
- Sensory Activities
Affiliations
- Event Coordinator (2018-2019), Vice President (2019-2020), President (2020-2021) University of South Florida's Love Your Melon Club, 2018-2019
- Texas Woman's University Alumni
Awards
- Most Nurturing teacher, Primrose Schools, 2023
- Distinguished Young Woman of Florida, 2018
- Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholar
Publications
- Master's Portfolio, https://jlepp0.wixsite.com/jessica-lepp-masters
- Website dedicated to the benefits of introducing American Sign Language into the work of a Child-Life Specialist, https:/aslasachildlifespecialist.weebly.com/
Volunteer Experience
- Child-life volunteer, Advent Health hospital for Children, Orlando, FL, 05/16, 09/16, Engaged in play based therapy with hospitalized children.
- General Volunteer, Talia's Legacy Children's Cancer Foundation, Orlando, FL, Coordinating events for Go Gold month and hospital visits.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swedish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Primrose Schools
08.2023 - Current
Dance Instructor
Dancebox Studios, Turning Pointe-A Dance Studio
08.2016 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Dancebox Studio, Turning Pointe-A Dance Studio
06.2012 - Current
Masters of Child Life -
Texas Woman's University
BA of Psychology -
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Lake Brantley High School