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Jessica Nettles

Richmond

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated educator with experience in play-based and Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments to foster children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for young learners.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher/ Team Lead

Small Steps Nurturing Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Worked closely with administrators to develop long-term educational goals.
  • Reviewed assessment results to identify areas for improvement in the curriculum.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
  • Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.

Lead Teacher

Grace First Presbyterian Preschool
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement, and enhance student support.

Pre K Co Teacher

St. Marks Child Development Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Floater Teacher

Kiddie Academy
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
  • Maintained correspondence with parents, establishing direct lines of communication for student accountability and performance management.
  • Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
  • Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.

Pre K Teacher

Kid Town USA
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development And Family Studies

Cal State University Long Beach
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Individualized instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Professional development
  • Parent communication

Timeline

Lead Teacher/ Team Lead

Small Steps Nurturing Center
10.2023 - Current

Lead Teacher

Grace First Presbyterian Preschool
02.2022 - 08.2023

Pre K Co Teacher

St. Marks Child Development Center
03.2021 - 08.2021

Floater Teacher

Kiddie Academy
08.2020 - 10.2020

Pre K Teacher

Kid Town USA
03.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development And Family Studies

Cal State University Long Beach

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Cerritos College

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