Jessica Varnes
Summary
To obtain a position within KinderCare Learning Centers as an assistant director in Bettendorf, IA.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
On Site Supervisor
KinderCare Learning Centers
Davenport, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Trained and mentored staff on effective classroom management techniques
- Collaborated with families to support children's learning and address any concerns regarding their development.
Lead Teacher/ Program Specialist
Davenport KinderCare
01.2022 - Current
- Currently, I am the Transitional Kindergarten teacher at my center. I teach children 4 and 5 years old whose birthdays just miss the cut off for kindergarten that year. I prepare them to face the kindergarten class with positive self-esteem and a knowledge that they can be successful.
- Coordinated food program, managing CACFP workload by ensuring accurate meal sheet completion and timely submission to our representative, along with overseeing food ordering for the building.
- Achieved a 99% score during NAEYC visit, subsequently guided other centers in Iowa in their preparation for visits and addressed teachers' inquiries.
Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy
Omaha, NE
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Taught 3 year old preschool class daily. Made sure the standards of Nebraska were met in lesson plans and that students in class were on track for moving onto the next classroom.
- Instructed 3 year old preschool class until COVID pandemic; transitioned to 2 year old classroom for 8 months, adapting teaching strategies to meet developmental needs.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Mentored junior teachers, fostering professional growth and enhancing classroom management skills.
- Collaborated with parents to promote student development and address individual needs effectively.
Education
B.S - Elementary Education
Eureka College
Eureka,IL12-2002
Skills
- Staff management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Family engagement
- Collaboration
- Loves talking with families
Section name
- I am passionate about working with children to bring the best out of them and watching them grow and become the best student they can be.
- I also love to work with families to help them find the right fit for their child and make sure they have the best experience with me as possible.
Timeline
On Site Supervisor
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher/ Program Specialist
Davenport KinderCare
01.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy
01.2017 - 10.2021
B.S - Elementary Education
Eureka College