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Jill Lennon

Alpharetta,GA

Summary

Skilled Counselor with strong background helping students and parents overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by Ga. as a paraprofessional.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor and Site Director

YMCA Of Alpharetta
10.2019 - Current
  • Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective Y-afterschool management.
  • Educated students on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
  • Improved student and parent satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.

Paraprofessional

Creek View Elementary School
09.2017 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Lead Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • I was the lead Teacher in several rooms one being in the 3yr
  • Old classroom and in the Infant classroom
  • I held Parent Teacher conferences, child evaluations based on developmental guidelines, maintained safe and clean learning environments and lesson planning for age specific goals.

Teacher Assistant

Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
01.2013 - 07.2016
  • Working at the Goddard School of east Roswell I was taught how to achieve NACE and State requirements for approval and acceptance as an accredited school
  • I continued to use my expertise in childcare with now close to 13yrs
  • Experience as a teacher and assistant
  • Working in a daycare setting and a Pre-K curriculum I continued to expand my knowledge of teaching these 4-5 year old children and giving them the preparation needed for their approaching Kindergarten year.

Teacher/ Coach

Alpharetta Presbyterian Dayschool
08.2004 - 05.2013
  • I prepared curriculum and activities for students, during the 4hr program
  • I made sure of safety issues were followed and adhered to, along with the activities to encourage developmental growth appropriate for age group
  • I enjoy working with young children, and have an excellent relationship with Parents as well.

Education

RN in Nursing -

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
12.1989

Bachelor's in Nursing -

Salem College
Salem, WV
12.1986

Skills

Keeping a safe environment for students

Using educational resources to further educate children in a wide variety of topics Y-Explorer

Providing discipline and following the rules and standards that are given by the YMCA

Communicating with Parents and keeping them abreast of all upcoming events and ideas that are presented by the YMCA

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • ICU/CCU certified, 09/01/89, Present, Learning the autonomy of technical skills with IV's, heart monitors and acute medical equipment used to monitor a critical patient.
  • Early Learning continuing educational hours, 08/01/04, Present, Keeping up with CEU hours for continuing to learn and teach with advanced knowledge in childcare. Over 100 hours to date.

Additionalinformation

Retired mom looking to jump back into the medical field. Experience in plastic surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, administrative work, and customer service., https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-lennon-50422217/

Timeline

Counselor and Site Director

YMCA Of Alpharetta
10.2019 - Current

Paraprofessional

Creek View Elementary School
09.2017 - Current

Lead Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
09.2016 - 04.2017

Teacher Assistant

Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
01.2013 - 07.2016

Teacher/ Coach

Alpharetta Presbyterian Dayschool
08.2004 - 05.2013

Bachelor's in Nursing -

Salem College

RN in Nursing -

Kennesaw State University

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