Jessica Wolohojian
Rockville,MD
Summary
Qualified early childhood professional with 10+ years of experience with a strong background in biology, environmental sciences and STEM education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher (School Age, Preschool, Pre-K)
Shadygrove Road KinderCare Learning Center
Rockville
2011.01 - Current
- Planning and implementing curriculum that meets the unique need of every child in the classroom
- Supporting the individual growth and development of children with special needs
- Collaborating with and mentoring fellow teachers and center staff
- Helping our center work towards and receive NAEYC Re-Accreditation.
Assistant Teacher (Infant and Toddler)
Shadygrove Road KinderCare Learning Center
Rockville
2011.01 - Current
Book and Toy Department Manager
Bargain Box Thrift Shop, Christ Episcopal Church
Rockville , MD
2010.01 - 2020.01
- Leadership Committee, training volunteers, sales and customer service.
The Barker Foundation
Bethesda , MD
2000.10 - 2008.05
- Assisted my family providing foster care for infants awaiting placement by their adoptive families.
Nature Unit Leader
Girl Scouts, Camp Tuckerman
- 2007.01
- Planned wildlife and ecology curriculum for pre-school campers and K – 8th grade Scouts.
Christ Episcopal Church
- Chaperoned middle school mission trip, Heifer International Overlook Farm, Rutland, MA, summer 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 - Led students in simulations to increase awareness about world hunger and poverty
- Assisted the Director of Christian Education from 2008 – 2014 with Youth Group, Sunday School classes and children’s church services, mission trips and work camps.
Education
Montgomery College
01.2011
Biology
B.S. Frostburg State University
01.2010
Poolesville High School
01.2005
Skills
- Lesson planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
- Patience and empathy
- Time and classroom management
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution and critical thinking
- Facilitating play-based learning
Languages
- American English
- Spanish – Limited working proficiency
- Japanese – Elementary proficiency
Awards
- Lead Teacher 90-Hour Preschool curriculum Certificate - 2005
- 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum Certificate - 2015
- 45-Hour School Age Curriculum Certificate - 2023
- Investigative Science for Preschoolers 2011
- Medication Administration Training 2013
- Basic Health and Safety Training 2017 (Updated Summer 2024)
- Child Care and COVID-19 Training 2020
- Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Adult CPR/AED (Expires 09/2025)
Timeline
Lead Teacher (School Age, Preschool, Pre-K)
Shadygrove Road KinderCare Learning Center
2011.01 - Current
Assistant Teacher (Infant and Toddler)
Shadygrove Road KinderCare Learning Center
2011.01 - Current
Book and Toy Department Manager
Bargain Box Thrift Shop, Christ Episcopal Church
2010.01 - 2020.01
The Barker Foundation
2000.10 - 2008.05
Nature Unit Leader
Girl Scouts, Camp Tuckerman
- 2007.01
Christ Episcopal Church
Montgomery College
Biology
B.S. Frostburg State University
Poolesville High School
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