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Jenelle Provencher

Dayville

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate educator with 11 years of with 11 years of experience as a certified 2nd Grade teacher and additional experience in early childhood education through Head Start. Specialized in social-emotional learning and committed to nurturing the whole child. Known for exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative approach to team and family engagement, and a passion for relationship-building. Current PTO secretary with strong organizational and leadership capabilities

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Daycare Owner

Self-employeed
09.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents to establish trust and open communication regarding their child''s progress.
  • Enhanced children''s development by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs.
  • Promoted early literacy skills by integrating storytime and reading activities into the daily routine.
  • Established a consistent daily routine that balanced structured activities with free play time for optimal child development.
  • Implemented effective behavior management strategies to create a positive and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning and growth.
  • Maintained compliance with local licensing regulations by regularly updating documentation, attending workshops, and undergoing inspections as required.

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Killingly Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2023
  • Taught a diverse group of students in a 2nd grade classroom, developing engaging lesson plans.
  • Integrated SEL strategies to foster a safe, respectful, inclusive environment.
  • Built strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
  • Participated in curriculum planning and school-wide initiatives.
  • Increased student engagement through the incorporation of hands-on, experiential learning activities that connected content to real-world experiences.
  • Encouraged the development of essential life skills such as problem-solving, time management, and self-discipline through various class activities and assignments.
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.

Early Childhood Teacher

EASTCONN
01.2003 - 09.2005
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Supported cognitive, emotional, and social development of preschoolers.
  • Partnered with families to support individualized growth and readiness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
05-2008

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
05-2005

Skills

  • Classroom organization
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Special needs care
  • Child development expertise
  • Curriculum planning
  • Early childhood education
  • Child assessment
  • Parent engagement
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Community networking
  • First aid and CPR certified

Timeline

Home Daycare Owner

Self-employeed
09.2023 - Current

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Killingly Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2023

Early Childhood Teacher

EASTCONN
01.2003 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Eastern Connecticut State University