Jewel Nelson
Zion,IL
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Vernon Hills, Illinois
07.2024 - 04.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment to promote social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and well-being.
- Maintained classroom organization to ensure a safe and stimulating learning space.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Promoted language acquisition through storytelling or interactive play activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Sales Associate
Ray chevrolet
Fox Lake, Illinois
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting vehicles based on their preferences and needs.
- Provided detailed information on vehicle features, pricing, and financing options.
- Conducted test drives to showcase vehicle performance and comfort.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Warehouse Worker
Meijers Warehouse
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently to meet delivery schedules.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Kenosha, Wisconsin
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed inventory by organizing and labeling products accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow processes.
- Utilized handheld scanners for tracking inventory movement effectively.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently to meet delivery schedules.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
US Army
Fort Bliss, Texas
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Operated heavy equipment for construction and maintenance projects on military installations.
- Trained junior engineers on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
Education
Zion Benton Township High School
Zion, ILSkills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
07.2024 - 04.2026
Sales Associate
Ray chevrolet
11.2023 - 06.2024
Warehouse Worker
Meijers Warehouse
12.2022 - 11.2023
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
08.2021 - 12.2022
Horizontal Construction Engineer
US Army
08.2016 - 08.2021
Zion Benton Township High School