Jillena Hanson
Cloquet,MN
Summary
I am an Organized and dependable candidate who successfully manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with solid organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level paraprofessional position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 14 years of experience with a passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Happy Time Daycare
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences
- Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Assisted and supervised 14 children throughout the entire school day.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Growing With Love LLC
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Lead Preschool Teacher
YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervise children's play indoors and Outdoors
- Promote positive guidance
- Circle time with storybooks and finger plays
- Set up lunch and snacks
- Clean up a snack, Lunch
- Sanitize and disinfect Classroom
- Assist children in handwashing upon arrival and in between meals and after activities.
- Follow COVID-19 guidelines with temperature taking and monitoring symptoms.
Child Care Teacher Assistant
Fond Du Lac Early Headstart
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained a tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Copied, organized, and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork
Freight Associate
Kohl's
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Truck unloading
- Merchandise products in-store
- Assist in Customer service
- Assist at the Cash register
Greeter
Costco Wholesale
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Greet members as they walk in
- Check temperature levels through the store in the meat and deli departments
- Help members find an item in the store.
- Answered customer questions and pointed individuals in right directions.
- Provided friendly, attentive service throughout peak times for responsive customer care.
Teacher's Aide
Step By Step Montessori School
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Organize art projects for toddlers and preschool
- Organize dance parties for indoor activities
- Organize indoor activities for bad weather
- Assist Lead teacher in curriculum development.
Teacher's
Step By Step Montessori School
03.2008 - 12.2010
- Teacher in planning curriculum development
- Supervise children's play indoors and Outdoors
- Promote positive guidance
- Circle time with storybooks and finger plays
- Sanitize and disinfect the Classroom
- Assist children in handwashing upon arrival and in between meals and after activities.
Teacher's Aide
Elim Christian Learning Center
09.2002 - 12.2007
- Responsible for young children safe when the lead teacher was not in the classroom
- Developing learning strategies in a positive learning environment
- Assisting the teacher in any other appropriate way
- Observe children throughout the day.
Before, After-School Teacher
Kids Corner
Cloquet , MN
09.2023 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development, Generals
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Cloquet, MNSome College (No Degree) -
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNAnoka High School
Anoka, MN06.2005
Skills
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Daycare management
- Classroom management
- Early Childhood Education
- Performance improvement
- Lesson Planning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
First Aid CertificationOctober 2022 to October 2024Basic first aid for adult, child and InfantsCPR CertificationOctober 2022 to October 2024
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate to:, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Before, After-School Teacher
Kids Corner
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Happy Time Daycare
03.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Toddler Teacher
Growing With Love LLC
10.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center
10.2021 - 09.2022
Child Care Teacher Assistant
Fond Du Lac Early Headstart
04.2021 - 09.2021
Freight Associate
Kohl's
08.2019 - 01.2020
Greeter
Costco Wholesale
11.2016 - 02.2019
Teacher's Aide
Step By Step Montessori School
01.2013 - 03.2015
Teacher's
Step By Step Montessori School
03.2008 - 12.2010
Teacher's Aide
Elim Christian Learning Center
09.2002 - 12.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development, Generals
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Hennepin Technical College
Anoka High School
First Aid CertificationOctober 2022 to October 2024Basic first aid for adult, child and InfantsCPR CertificationOctober 2022 to October 2024
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