Jessica Usasz
Saint Paul,NE
Summary
Dependable Co-Teacher / Paraprofessional with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Co - Teacher / Para
St. Paul Public School
07.2020 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Childcare Lead Teacher
YWCA
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE05.2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Certification
- Substitute Teaching Certificate, Nebraska Department of Education - [2024-2029]
- CPR / AED Training
- GOLD Training Certified
- Trauma / Informed Care Training
References
MacKenzie Loofe - mackenzie.loofe@spwildcat.org - 402.340.2499 - Coworker
Jen Meinecke - jen.meineck@spwildcat.org - 308.750.4711 - Practicum Supervising Teacher
Kim Schulte - kim.schulte@spwildcat.org - 308.754.4434 - Supervisor
Christy Hruza - churza@centralnebraskacap.com - 308.730.1380 - Area Manager CNCAP
Timeline
Preschool Co - Teacher / Para
St. Paul Public School
07.2020 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
YWCA
08.2006 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Community College