Jessica Musser
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds
West Lawn,PA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Teacher at Genesis Preschool St. Johns Lutheran Church, adept in creative teaching strategies and fostering teamwork. Demonstrated success in enhancing student learning through innovative lesson planning and effective communication, contributing to significant improvements in classroom engagement and student development. Skilled in child CPR and first aid, showcasing a strong work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Genesis Preschool St. Johns Lutheran Church
08.2021 - Current
- Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
- Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Cultivated a love for reading among students by incorporating age-appropriate literature into the curriculum.
- Organized successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and set goals for future growth.
- Supported language development in young learners through consistent exposure to rich vocabulary in context-specific situations.
- Championed a positive classroom culture by celebrating student achievements and fostering mutual respect among peers.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student performance by sharing expertise on early childhood education methodologies.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Maximized instructional time by effectively managing transitions between activities throughout the day.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to the unique interests of three-year-olds, promoting curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum units that connected various subject areas.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Genesis Preschool St. Johns Lutheran Church
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
- Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Cultivated a love for reading among students by incorporating age-appropriate literature into the curriculum.
- Organized successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and set goals for future growth.
- Supported language development in young learners through consistent exposure to rich vocabulary in context-specific situations.
- Championed a positive classroom culture by celebrating student achievements and fostering mutual respect among peers.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student performance by sharing expertise on early childhood education methodologies.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Maximized instructional time by effectively managing transitions between activities throughout the day.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to the unique interests of three-year-olds, promoting curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum units that connected various subject areas.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Genesis Preschool St. Johns Lutheran Church
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Private Nanny
Alec Summers and Eden Badertscher
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
- Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
- Aided in cognitive development by incorporating educational games and activities into daily routines.
- Adapted childcare approach according to each child''s unique personality traits, ensuring personalized care.
- Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
- Assisted in implementing sleep routines leading to improved restfulness for both children and parents.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2004
Skills
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Lesson Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Genesis Preschool St. Johns Lutheran Church
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Genesis Preschool St. Johns Lutheran Church
08.2019 - 03.2020
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Genesis Preschool St. Johns Lutheran Church
08.2017 - 11.2019
Private Nanny
Alec Summers and Eden Badertscher
08.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science -
University of Pittsburgh
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