Jessica Yankus
Middleton,WI
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Pooh Bear Childcare, excelling in lesson planning and fostering parent-teacher communication. Expert in developing engaging activities that enhance child development, resulting in increased student engagement. Adept at conflict resolution and classroom management, ensuring a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Pooh Bear Childcare
Middleton, WI
03.2025 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Lead Manager
Azura Assisted Living
Verona, WI
2024 - 2025
I helped open this memory care. My goal in life to become an early child educator became true, so I switched career paths.
Education
Thousand Oaks High School
Thousand Oaks, CA06.2002
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Lesson development
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Pooh Bear Childcare
03.2025 - Current
Lead Manager
Azura Assisted Living
2024 - 2025
Thousand Oaks High School