JILL FROBURG
Salem,US
Summary
Adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and a proven ability to learn quickly, applying strong time management and work ethic in various settings. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills, effective problem-solving capabilities, and clear communication that enhance team collaboration. Demonstrates expertise in fostering a safe environment, managing emergencies, and providing guidance as needed. Committed to continuous improvement and contributing to the success of the organization through a secure, supportive atmosphere.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Overnight Counselor
Melmark New England
Andover, US
01.2016 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Melmark New England is an organization focused on providing educational and therapeutic services to individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Established trustful relationships with colleagues of the company by keeping them informed about the student's well-being and how their night went.
- Guided students in their activities of daily learning (ADL's) skills or strategies to help overcome dependencies
- Utilized effective communication techniques to build positive relationships with both staff members and residents.
- Administered students' medications accurately according to protocol.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the residence to ensure that security protocols were followed.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among peers in order to promote positive interactions between them.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by maintaining cleanliness within the residential environment.
- Intervened in crisis situations to de-escalate and resolve crises.
Educational Instructional Assistant
Lancaster Elementary School
Salem, NH
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted staff with students in the Leap program.
- Organized instructional materials for the special education classroom.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups, with support from the lead teacher.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Supported the lead classroom teacher by supervising students during lunch and recess periods.
Professional Nanny
Family residence
Boxford, US
07.2010 - 05.2014
- Developed trusting relationships with the family through providing quality care and support.
- Taught basic life skills, such as manners, respect, and responsibility.
- Organized fun outings, such as trips to the park or zoo, that allowed the kids to explore their surroundings.
- Transported children to and from school.
- Prepared a daily sheet to update parents on the day.
Professional Nanny
Family residence
Andover, US
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Ensure students are seated appropriately, and transport them to school daily.
- Developed trusting relationships with the family through providing quality care and support.
- Taught basic life skills such as manners, respect, and responsibility.
- Organized fun outings, such as trips to the park or zoo, that allowed the kids to explore their surroundings.
- Transported children to and from school.
- Prepared a daily sheet to update parents on the day.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Goddard School
Bedford, US
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed trusting relationships with families through providing quality care and support.
- Performed housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
- Tended to the general needs of children while supervising and enforcing safety in day-to-day activities.
- Picked up from school and daycare.
- Encouraged creativity and exploration by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Prepared daily sheets on students and activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and weekly curriculums with goals, activities, and outcomes in accordance with the curriculum and programming.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Prepared and implemented materials and the classroom for class activities.
- Assisted children in developing language, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
- Instructed and assisted children in handwashing and eating to develop health and personal habits.
Permanent Substitute - Instructional Assistant
South Elementary School
Andover, US
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Assisted young students with homework, supporting academic requirements.
- Performed housekeeping tasks to facilitate child care.
- Taught and promoted age-appropriate activities to encourage the intellectual development of children.
- Created a stimulating and nurturing environment to enable children to feel safe.
- A one-to-one aide; provided individualized support to a student during the school day.
- Supported small groups of students in the third-grade classroom by providing additional one-on-one instruction as needed, led by the lead teacher.
- Tutored a fourth-grade student in math, focusing on multiplication and division.
- Supervised students during morning arrivals, lunch, and recesses.
- Assisted the classroom teacher with clerical tasks, correcting tests, and Xeroxing.
- Utilized effective communication techniques to build positive relationships with students and staff throughout the day.
- Collaborated with a co-teacher on designing and implementing a weekly curriculum that fostered language, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress, and provided feedback to parents and supervisors, including yearly parent-teacher conferences.
- Attended professional meetings to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Demonstrated patience in managing the challenging behaviors of toddlers with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
Toddler Teacher
Next Generation Children Center
Andover, US
11.2003 - 09.2004
- Collaborated with a co-teacher on designing and implementing a weekly curriculum that fostered language, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress, and provided feedback to parents and supervisors, including yearly parent-teacher conferences.
- Attended professional meetings to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Demonstrated patience in managing the challenging behaviors of toddlers with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Human Development
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA, US10.2008
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Early Childhood Education
Hesser college
Salem, NH, US08.2004
High School Diploma -
Andover High School
Andover, MA, US06.1999
Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Creative thinking
- CPI training
- CPR
- First Aid
- Safety
- De-escalation techniques
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Stress management
- Behavior management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Patience and understanding
- Building rapport
- Data Confidentiality
- Computer skills
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Documentation And Reporting
- Psychotropic medication administration
Certification
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Educational Instructional Assistant
Lancaster Elementary School
09.2024 - 10.2024
ABA Overnight Counselor
Melmark New England
01.2016 - 03.2025
Professional Nanny
Family residence
02.2011 - 06.2013
Professional Nanny
Family residence
07.2010 - 05.2014
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Goddard School
10.2009 - 06.2010
Permanent Substitute - Instructional Assistant
South Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Toddler Teacher
Next Generation Children Center
11.2003 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Human Development
Lesley University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Early Childhood Education
Hesser college
High School Diploma -
Andover High School
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