- DIY and Home Improvement
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Hiking
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Camping
Jessie Duquette
New Ipswich
Summary
Educational professional with background in early childhood education, prepared to support toddler development. Proven ability to create engaging activities and foster nurturing learning environment. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to evolving classroom needs. Reliable and flexible, with skills in communication and classroom management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Worker
Amherst Middle School
09.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- served lunch to middle school aged children
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Bakery Worker
Market Basket
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
- Inspected goods to establish accurate pricing and labeling.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
2nd Nature of Academy
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Built trust among toddlers and their families by maintaining consistent communication about daily activities, upcoming events, and any concerns that arose.
- Facilitated imaginative play experiences by providing a wide variety of materials and resources for children to explore independently or collaboratively as a group.
- Continually reflected on personal teaching practices, seeking feedback from colleagues and supervisors to identify areas for improvement or growth in order to better serve the needs of young learners.
- Developed strong partnerships with fellow educators, administrators, and support staff to ensure the overall success of the classroom environment.
- Conducted regular assessments of each child''s progress, sharing observations with lead teacher and parents during conferences.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Worked closely with lead teacher to monitor students'' developmental milestones while identifying potential areas for growth or intervention when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, cooperation, and kindness toward all children at all times.
- Supported children''s emotional and social development through positive reinforcement and open communication strategies.
- Implemented creative art projects that encouraged self-expression while also developing fine motor skills among toddlers.
- Assisted in the implementation of daily routines, including mealtime, naptime, outdoor play, and transitions between activities.
- Fostered strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
- Enhanced toddler learning by incorporating age-appropriate activities and sensory play into daily curriculum.
- Promoted language development by engaging toddlers in interactive storytelling sessions using books, puppets, and props.
- Encouraged gross motor skill development through structured games and outdoor activities designed specifically for toddlers'' physical abilities.
- Provided one-on-one support for children with special needs to ensure their successful integration into the group setting.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Line Leader
Alene Candles
02.2012 - 03.2016
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NHNo Degree - Early Childhood Education
NHTI University
Concord, NHNo Degree - Early Childhood Education
Granite State College
High School Diploma -
Nashua High School South
Nashua, NH06-2008
Skills
- Food safety
- Packaging products
- Patience and empathy
- Workforce Development
- Food preparation
- Cleaning duties
- Classroom organization
- Safe food handling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Staff motivation
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Knife handling skills
- Child development
- Early childhood education
- Nutrition and hygiene
- Workplace safety
- First aid and CPR
- Creative lesson planning
- Cross-training experience
- Food handling safety
- Multitasking and organization
- Active listener
- Time management
- Stocking and shelving
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Fire prevention and safety
- Line work
Interests
Timeline
Kitchen Worker
Amherst Middle School
09.2024 - Current
Bakery Worker
Market Basket
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Toddler Teacher
2nd Nature of Academy
01.2018 - 09.2023
Line Leader
Alene Candles
02.2012 - 03.2016
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Manchester Community College
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
NHTI University
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Granite State College
High School Diploma -
Nashua High School South
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