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Jessica McFadden

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated teacher with a passion for working with children at multiple age and developmental levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities as well as classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Seeking out higher education and training to help her support her students and their families at all levels.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Bezos Academy
Kissimmee, Florida
03.2024 - Current
  • Work with the lead teacher’s plans to prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate Montessori learning experiences
  • Support lead teacher with planning Montessori learning activities
  • Give individual Montessori lessons to students in coordination with the lead teacher and lesson plans
  • Assist in guiding every child through self-directed activities, allowing them to develop at his or her own pace
  • Along with lead teachers, foster a nurturing, safe, and stimulating, non-competitive environment
  • Assist teachers in maintaining records on each child’s progress and development
  • Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth
  • Followed state and local regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom (i.e., cleaning materials, meal prep, nap time transitions, etc.)
  • Prepare and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
  • Organize materials and clean the workspace to facilitate the learning process for each child
  • Support children’s increasing independence with daily living skills (i.e., washing hands, using the bathroom, eating meals and snacks, cleaning up, etc.)

Recreation Supervisor

Loews Hotels & Co
Orlando, FL
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for managing all lifeguards, pool attendants, custodians, housekeepers, bartenders and servers on the deck at all times
  • Responsible for maintaining guest safety in all pool areas, ensuring professional and consistent adherence to all pool safety standards
  • Supervises day-to-day operations
  • Coordinates welcoming of all guest upon arrival at pool area and the immediate provision of towels
  • Attends all departmental meetings as scheduled
  • Assist in preparing weekly schedules
  • Training, spot check , coach all new Team Members to optimum performance
  • Remain engaging with guests the entire shift

Teacher's Assistant

The Learning Experience
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet corporate and state VPK standards and monthly themes.
  • Kept up to 15 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Lifeguard

Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, FL
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid, CPR and Trauma Wound training to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool, playground and other recreation areas at home resort and sometimes deployed to other resorts as staffing needed.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers and storms.
  • Maintained annual Lifeguard/first responder certification through Ellis Lifeguards and Associates as well as attending 4 hours of training monthly.
  • Handled any guest questions or issues while off stand
  • Upheld Disney standard of service and 4 keys values with all guest and cast interactions

Lead Swim Instructor

Sunrise Sw
Sunrise, FL
05.2009 - 03.2020
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages (6 months and up), skill levels and any and all special needs.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress and then discussed with each parent individually after class.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Taught five-program components for personal safety through Swim America, water orientation and stroke development, water sports and games, rescue and personal growth.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs depending on that student's goals. As well as modifying classes depending on individual student's needs or abilities.
  • Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.

Backstage Assistant and Makeup Designer/Artist

Pembroke Pines Theater of Performing Arts
Pembroke Pines, FL
06.2014 - 04.2019
  • Coordinated paperwork for stage manager and production team.
  • Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes.
  • Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
  • Distributed production scripts to cast members.
  • Arranged production schedules for up to 40 cast members and technical crew.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.

Senior Merchandising Assistant

Uniform Advantage
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2013 - 03.2019
  • Communicated with vendors to confirm shipments for new merchandise, answer questions, order samples and resolve issues as needed.
  • Wrote all copy and product descriptions for any vendor product on www.uniformadvantage.com, including brand names like Cherokee, Heart and Soul, Koi and more.
  • Worked directly with Buyer Direct to assist with anything they needed to ensure catalog and website were released and lived on time with 100% accuracy on copy and photo editing, including color matching and correcting and proof reading.
  • Trained staff at in-house call center and remote location in India on our entire product line including Uniform Advantage exclusive collections so they could assist any customers contacting customer service.
  • Created all purchase orders in our system for new vendor products for each new bi-monthly catalog and weekly replenishment orders for our warehouse stock.
  • Maintained multiple Excel documents to keep department organized and on schedule.
  • Travelled to sales fittings to assist large accounts and sale teams with fitting up to 10,000 employees to insure all staff were in uniform by deadline.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plantation High School
Plantation, FL
06-2012

Skills

  • Materials Preparation
  • Progress Reporting
  • Classroom Management
  • Problem solving
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Classroom Restocking
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Parental Communication
  • Microsoft office suite (word, excel etc)

Certification

  • DCF 45 hours

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Bezos Academy
03.2024 - Current

Recreation Supervisor

Loews Hotels & Co
04.2023 - 01.2024

Teacher's Assistant

The Learning Experience
03.2022 - 01.2023

Lifeguard

Walt Disney World Resort
03.2019 - 08.2020

Backstage Assistant and Makeup Designer/Artist

Pembroke Pines Theater of Performing Arts
06.2014 - 04.2019

Senior Merchandising Assistant

Uniform Advantage
11.2013 - 03.2019

Lead Swim Instructor

Sunrise Sw
05.2009 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Plantation High School

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