Jessica Scott
Vancouver
Summary
I am a Dedicated professional with several years of hands-on experience creating fun and interactive learning experiences. Focused on integrating technology alongside traditional teaching methods. Recognized for maintaining safe, loving environment to encourage children to explore and learn.
I have Also, Demonstrated expertise in preschool education through the development and implementation of curriculum that meets developmental milestones for children. Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment while integrating music and movement into daily activities to enhance creativity. Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student progress and behavioral concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to child development. Mentored new teachers by providing constructive feedback on instructional strategies, contributing to overall program improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
My bundle of joy
Portland
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided guidance counseling services when necessary in order to help students resolve conflicts or personal issues.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Utilized technology tools such as educational software programs or interactive whiteboards during lessons.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Mentored new teachers within the program by providing feedback on teaching methods or strategies used in the classroom.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans so students could learn more about different cultures around the world.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
- Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created safe, environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Baby Assistant Provider
WeVillage Flexible Childcare Portland Oregon
Portland
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Ensured office equipment was operational, stocked with supplies and maintained in a clean condition.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Greeted visitors, clients and guests in a professional manner.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Open and closed the school securely each day
- Provide learning tools to specialize in the curriculum and mental development
- Cook and provide meals 3 times a day
- Document child's behavior and give reports to parents
- Handle computer software
- Implement good manners and habits in everyday life
- Provide a positive nurturing environment
Security Guard
DePaul Industries
Portland
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Store Associate
Justice Retail
Clackamas
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Mountain View High School
Vancouver, WA09.2015
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Developmental milestones
- Safety compliance
- Outdoor learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Music and movement
- Gross motor skills
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
My bundle of joy
06.2024 - 06.2025
Baby Assistant Provider
WeVillage Flexible Childcare Portland Oregon
08.2019 - 01.2022
Store Associate
Justice Retail
01.2016 - 05.2016
Security Guard
DePaul Industries
06.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma - General Studies
Mountain View High School