Jill Velicer
West Bend,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as quick-learning and hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, 4K, Art
Ozaukee Christian School
West Bend, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Newborn And Family Photographer - Self Employed
Jill Velicer Photography
West Bend, WI
06.2010 - Current
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
Home Educator, Home Maker
Family Home
09.2013 - 06.2023
- Served as a mentor for struggling students, providing one-on-one guidance to improve academic performance over time.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students through inquiry-based lessons and problem-solving activities.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Canterbury School/Greendale School District
Greendale, WI
08.2003 - 10.2006
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support for the educational process.
Education
Reading Instruction -
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WIBachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Education -
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI05.2002
Skills
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication
- Good Communication Skills
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Small Group Instruction
- Teaching and Tutoring
- Telephone Etiquette
- Document and Records Management
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Parent-Teacher Communication
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Teacher, 4K, Art
Ozaukee Christian School
08.2023 - Current
Home Educator, Home Maker
Family Home
09.2013 - 06.2023
Newborn And Family Photographer - Self Employed
Jill Velicer Photography
06.2010 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Canterbury School/Greendale School District
08.2003 - 10.2006
Reading Instruction -
Mount Mary University
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Education -
Carroll University