Jessica Loveless
Minerva,OH
Summary
*Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude
*Provides a unique combination of experience and interest in the areas of education, health, and community services
*Service-oriented and offers strong background in early childhood education and special education practices. Attentive to academic, social and personal needs of children. Partners well with parents, administrators and support staff to deliver quality education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artist
Artful Living and Learning
Canton, OH
08.2019 - Current
- Encourage student creativity through the exploration of drama and pretend play to teach important preschool skills and concepts.
- Travel to schools throughout the county providing interactive lessons to students ages 3-6.
- Collaborate with director and staff to align art programs with curriculum goals and standards.
SPARK Parent Partner
St. Vincent Sisters of Charity
Minerva, OH
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Facilitated parent-child interactions by providing monthly lessons and activities that promote healthy attachment and assist in kindergarten readiness.
- Maintained accurate records of all client contacts including progress notes and case summaries.
- Completed basic office tasks including e-mails, data entry, filing, phone calls, scheduling, and office organization.
- Attended community events to increase awareness of available services and resources.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations that serve similar populations.
- Provided support and guidance to families with young children through home visits, phone calls, and emails.
Teacher's Assistant in SCIP Classroom
Stark County Educational Service Center
Minerva, OH
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Assisted teacher in meeting unique accommodations of preschool students with special needs.
- Assisted in daily classroom tasks such as snack, restroom breaks, playground and gym time, and in implementing lessons and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Attended IEP meetings for students when required or helped to care for students while parents attended the IEP meeting or during parent teacher conferences.
Preschool Teacher
Minerva Area Christian School
Minerva, OH
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed classroom of 10 preschool students independently
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress and encouraging parent participation whenever possible
ABA Tutor/Classroom Assistant
Eastgate School
Louisville , OH
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Met one-on-one with students with autism and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Implemented behavioral interventions as directed by board certified behavior analysts.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH05-2004
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Family Support
- Multitasking and Organizing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Data entry, paperwork, and scheduling
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Student Supervision
- Classroom Organization
- Student Engagement
- Motivating Students
- Parental Participation
- Experience with Students with Special Needs
- Community Involvement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SPARK Parent Partner
St. Vincent Sisters of Charity
01.2022 - 09.2024
Teaching Artist
Artful Living and Learning
08.2019 - Current
Teacher's Assistant in SCIP Classroom
Stark County Educational Service Center
08.2015 - 06.2018
Preschool Teacher
Minerva Area Christian School
08.2013 - 01.2015
ABA Tutor/Classroom Assistant
Eastgate School
08.2004 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mount Union