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Jill Jennings

Keizer,OR

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at The Learning Experience, excelling in classroom management and student assessment. Proven ability to foster positive self-esteem and resolve conflicts, enhancing student development. Skilled in lesson planning and community engagement, I am dedicated to promoting collaborative learning environments that empower youth to thrive.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - TLE
Henderson, NV
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Established and enforced classroom rules to effectively manage student behavior.
  • Compiled detailed reports summarizing student performance on standardized tests.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and engaging learning exercises.
  • Organized extra-curricular activities promoting group play and collaborative learning.
  • Promoted positive self-esteem by providing feedback to encourage development of personal strengths.
  • Advised children and helped to foster improved levels of self confidence.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.

Lead Youth Counselor

St. Judes Ranch For Children
Boulder City, Nevada
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Promoted positive self-esteem by providing feedback to encourage development of personal strengths.
  • Advised sex trafficked girls on how to manage their Court mandated treatment plans.
  • Advised children and helped to foster improved levels of self esteem.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Conducted large group counseling sessions in order to facilitate resolutions and resolve any and all conflicts that clients may have experienced while at the group home.
  • Interacted with clinical staff, community workers, community organizations that supported positive outcomes in the behavior of the teens under my supervision.

Team Lead Advisor

Sojourner's Haven Group Home
Riverside, CA
03.2017 - 04.2020
  • Reviewed completed work to ensure quality and consistency across all tasks.

Evaluated resident progress through regular communication with family members.

  • Provided direct service by managing referrals for advocacy issues and resolving complaints.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies by implementing necessary safety measures.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to facilitate outings and extracurricular activities.
  • Coordinated educational support for clients assigned to the Home, enhancing their development.

State Of California

Department of Corrections
Sacramento , CA
09.1985 - 04.2005
  • Monitored inmates' progress through regular assessments and updated treatment plans accordingly.
  • Supervised and inspected inmates' rooms and premises for illegal items.
  • Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
  • Promoted to Field Parole in 1999 and carried out duties as a sworn Peace Officer until I retired.

Education

Associate of Arts - Correctional Science

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06-1996

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA
06-1972

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Behavior management
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Counseling techniques
  • Community engagement

Affiliations

  • I enjoy various types of music as well as going to concerts.
  • I am an excellent cook and great pie baker as well as cakes.
  • I also enjoy gardening and outdoor activities.

Accomplishments

  • I have been involved with the California Peace Officer's Association as a Community Liaison.
  • I have been the Chapter Chairperson of the California Black Peace Officers Association.
  • I was on the Board of the Directors of the Sojourner's Haven Group Home.
  • I have worked with the Claire Foundation in California as a Advocate for Battered Women.

Timeline

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - TLE
01.2024 - 01.2025

Lead Youth Counselor

St. Judes Ranch For Children
03.2022 - 11.2024

Team Lead Advisor

Sojourner's Haven Group Home
03.2017 - 04.2020

State Of California

Department of Corrections
09.1985 - 04.2005

Associate of Arts - Correctional Science

Chaffey College

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Jill Jennings