Hi, I’m
Jurnee Thompson
Bridgeport
Summary
Motivated counseling professional with a passion for helping students reach their academic and professional goals. Adept at creating individualized programs of study, providing personalized guidance, and administering standardized assessments. Committed to helping students overcome obstacles. 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 strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 5 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bright Giggles Learning Center
Assistant Preschool Teacher
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Established a nurturing classroom environment that promoted inclusivity, emotional well-being, and social development.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the classroom.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of various extracurricular activities to enrich students'' overall educational experience.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication about student progress and goals.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, creating a positive learning environment for students.
YMCA
AFTER-SCHOOL COUNSELOR
09.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Maintained a professional demeanor at all times while modeling appropriate behaviors for students
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and other staff members
- Monitored playground equipment usage ensuring proper safety protocols were followed at all times
- Encouraged respect for diversity among students while promoting an inclusive environment
- Facilitated healthy social interactions between students through organized games and activities
- Utilized strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with students and their families
- Developed positive relationships by greeting guardians upon arrival and talking to parents about student activities
- Demonstrated ability to effectively counsel children in various after-school activities
- Kept records of attendance, accident reports and sign-out forms for record-keeping
Camp Agape
CAMP COUNSELOR
07.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Utilized patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behavior from campers
- Showed leadership skills by motivating campers to participate in team building activities
- Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the kids
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while supervising large groups of children
- Developed strong organizational skills by planning and executing daily camp activities for a group of children aged 6-12
- Assisted in creating arts and crafts projects that encouraged creativity among the kids
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during activities both inside and outside of the facility
- Attended staff meetings and relayed important information to campers
- Provided guidance to campers on how to stay safe and healthy during their stay at the camp
- Performed first aid and treated camper injuries according to safety procedures
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans that incorporated various educational topics into recreational activities
- Wrote attendance and incident reports and submitted records to supervisors for review
- Assisted with maintenance and improvement of camp property
- Organized weekly field trips that provided educational opportunities to the campers
Sisda
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER
06.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Showed leadership by organizing group games and activities for children
- Exhibited patience while teaching new skills to children of varying ages
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring the behavior of all participants
- Established strong relationships with both staff members and campers alike
- Assisted counselors in implementing daily routines for campers
- Demonstrated excellent communication abilities when working with parents, staff, and campers
- Provided for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment
- Administered first aid according to prescribed procedures and notified emergency medical personnel when necessary
- Organized paperwork such as sign-in sheets, attendance records
- Greeted new arrivals to activities, introduced them to other participants, explained facility rules, and encouraging participation
- Took residents on community outings
PAL
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER
06.2015 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Showed leadership by organizing group games and activities for children
- Exhibited patience while teaching new skills to children of varying ages
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring the behavior of all participants
- Created fun, interactive activities for campers to engage in, encouraging teamwork and collaboration among them
- Provided emotional support for those who may have been struggling socially or academically due to being away from home
- Provided support to camp staff members when needed, helping ensure that all tasks were completed on time
- Took residents on community outings
Education
Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
05-2026
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) from SOCIOLOGY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Skills
- School Physicals
- Documenting Incidents
- Accident Reporting
- Interactive Teaching
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Nurturing Environment
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom monitoring
- Love for children
- Child development knowledge
- Child assessment
- Social skill building
- Learning concepts
- Play-based instruction
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Bright Giggles Learning Center
03.2024 - Current
AFTER-SCHOOL COUNSELOR
YMCA
09.2019 - 06.2021
CAMP COUNSELOR
Camp Agape
07.2019 - 08.2019
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER
Sisda
06.2017 - 08.2017
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER
PAL
06.2015 - 08.2015
Housatonic Community College
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) from SOCIOLOGY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Similar Profiles
Airiq TraviesoAiriq Travieso
Teacher at Giggles And Smiles Learning CenterTeacher at Giggles And Smiles Learning Center
Stephanie LandgrafStephanie Landgraf
Daycare Manager at Scribbles And Giggles Learning CenterDaycare Manager at Scribbles And Giggles Learning Center
Alice MamolaAlice Mamola
Administrator - Business Operations at Little Wiggles and Giggles Learning CenterAdministrator - Business Operations at Little Wiggles and Giggles Learning Center