Jessica Marouski
Columbia,CT
Summary
Committed to providing support for issues related to social, academic, financial and general well-being. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Attentive and creative and passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Entry Clerk
Michael Hamilton
Columbia, CT
09.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all relevant rules and regulations governing data entry activities.
- Utilized specialized software applications related to the job role.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
- Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Compiled reports based on gathered information.
Personal Care Assistant
Marylou Laflamme
Storrs/Mansfield, CT
08.2015 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Alternative Services Of Connecticut
Colchester, CT
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided guidance and support to at-risk youth by developing individualized action plans.
- Engaged in one-on-one mentoring sessions with at-risk youth to foster positive relationships.
- Assisted at-risk youth in identifying and addressing areas of need, including educational achievement and social development.
- Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee about personal experiences, feelings, and emotions.
- Organized group activities to promote team building among the mentees.
Teacher Preschool Age/ Afterschool Program
Windham-Willimantic Childcare Center
Willimantic, CT
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Developed and implemented curriculum meeting Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework Benchmarks to include individualization's and modifications based on individual needs
- Plan and implement weekly lessons plans which included whole group, small group and cooperative learning experiences which meet the Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Frameworks
- Ongoing assessments of individual children based on Connecticut Preschool Assessment Frameworks
- These assessments were used to create and implement lessons that reflected the individual needs of each student as well as the needs of the class as a whole
- Conduct family-teacher conferences in both the fall and spring
- Frequent participation in the development and implementation of PPTs for students needing extra support in cognitive, social/emotional, speech and behavioral areas
- Work collaboratively with support staff including; speech pathologist, occupational therapist and teacher's aids
- During the summer months I have co-teached with fellow staff members due to lower enrollment
- Create a classroom environment and curriculum that supported the needs of English Language Learners
- Developed open and trusting relationships and lines of communication with children's family member
- Participated in a bilingual foster grandparent program.
Head Toddler Teacher/3rd Manager Infant and Toddler Program
Children's Discovery Center
Hebron, CT
01.2004 - 01.2006
teached
- Develop and implement curriculum meeting Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework which includes individualization and modifications for individual children with and without disabilities
- Ongoing assessments of individual children based on Connecticut Preschool Assessment Frameworks
- Work collaboratively with and supervise staff members
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with children's families.
Education
CDA - Continuing Education in Early Childhood
Cardine University, Online
01-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Continuing Education in Early Childhood
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT01-2001
High School Diploma -
Windham High School
Willimantic01-2001
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Emotional Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Classroom Organization
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Observational Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning Skills
- Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in a Preschool Experience
Professional Development
- Monthly Professional Development discussing a variety of Early Childhood topics through 2006-2013
- Mentoring Program with UConn Early Childhood Faculty and students 2011-2013
- Firstaid, CPR and Med. Certified 2004-2013
- Mature play and play planning training, EASTCONN 2011-2012
- Classroom Observation for NAEYC re-accreditation 2011-2012
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Entry Clerk
Michael Hamilton
09.2021 - Current
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Alternative Services Of Connecticut
09.2015 - 07.2016
Personal Care Assistant
Marylou Laflamme
08.2015 - Current
Teacher Preschool Age/ Afterschool Program
Windham-Willimantic Childcare Center
01.2006 - 01.2013
Head Toddler Teacher/3rd Manager Infant and Toddler Program
Children's Discovery Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
CDA - Continuing Education in Early Childhood
Cardine University, Online
Some College (No Degree) - Continuing Education in Early Childhood
Eastern Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
Windham High School