Jestasia Drummond
Cassville,NJ
Summary
With extensive experience in education and childcare, possesses a robust skill set in teaching, curriculum development, and classroom management. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with students through tailored lesson planning and behavior management strategies. Proven track record in early childhood education, supported by hands-on experience in daycare and preschool settings, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Pine Grove Day Camp
Township of Wall, NJ
06.2025 - Current
Daycare
The learning ladder academy
, NJ
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Teaching, curriculum development, Promoted education initiatives to enhance knowledge., curriculum planning, Ensured cleanliness of spaces for a positive experience., classroom management, education
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Hospitality Aide
Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Lakewood, NJ
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided support to nursing staff to enhance resident well-being. Facilitated resident care by using techniques that avoided lifting.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities at Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
- Delivered meals and beverages to residents following nursing care instructions.
- Transferred residents safely between beds, wheelchairs, and common areas.
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
Eatontown, NJ
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Teaching, Ensured cleanliness in designated areas for optimal functionality, managed classroom dynamics to foster student engagement and discipline, developed and implemented curriculum to align with educational standards and enhance student learning, creative, Directed team activities to ensure project alignment
- Led classroom activities using The Learning Experience curriculum and daily lesson plans.
- Managed child behavior with calm guidance and clear classroom expectations.
- Planned developmentally appropriate learning centers for early childhood skill growth.
Preschool Teacher
Smart Start Academy-Toms River
, NJ
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleaning, teaching, Classroom management , curriculum development, creative , energetic
Direct Support Professional
Eihab Human Services-Township of Howell
, NJ
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Caregiving, cleaning, cooking, giving out medication
Marshalls Sales Associate
Marshalls
Toms River, NJ
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Cashier, Sales Associate, Cleaning, Customer Service
Cashier
McDonalds McDonald's
Toms River, NJ
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Transactions, greeting customers, customer service, cleaning
Education
High school diploma -
Central Regional High School
Bayville, NJSkills
- Experience working with students
- Merchandising
- Toddler Care
- Sales
- Teaching
- Early childhood education
- Cashiering
- Childcare
- Daycare
- Behavior management
- Cash Handling
- English
- Classroom Management
- Caregiving
- Lesson planning
- Retail Sales
- Commercial Cleaning
- Preschool experience
- Medication Administration
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- First aid
- POS
- Serving Experience
- Childhood development
- Activity planning
- Camp safety
- Incident reporting
Certification
First Aid Certification, CNA
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Pine Grove Day Camp
06.2025 - Current
Daycare
The learning ladder academy
06.2024 - 09.2024
Hospitality Aide
Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
01.2023 - 03.2023
Preschool Teacher
Smart Start Academy-Toms River
06.2022 - 01.2023
Direct Support Professional
Eihab Human Services-Township of Howell
04.2022 - 08.2022
Marshalls Sales Associate
Marshalls
11.2020 - 03.2022
Cashier
McDonalds McDonald's
05.2016 - 12.2018
High school diploma -
Central Regional High School