Kerri Jones
Early Childhood Educator With/Without Disabilities (PreK-3)
Wilton,NH
Summary
Friendly and energetic Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher with 19 years in early childhood education including time spent in private school, public school as well as home daycare experience. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Currently holding MA Early Childhood professional status teaching license valid until 5/2026 with SEI Endorsement.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Wilton, NH
07.2011 - 03.2021
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Worked with children balancing cultural differences.
- Supported children with diverse cultural backgrounds and special needs while making any needed accommodations.
- Provided a safe and caring environment with predictable schedules and a variety of learning opportunities.
- Reviewed child led learning curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding and interest.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on observations.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered team collaboration between students with age differences through group projects and shared experiences.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment regularly to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for infants to 12 years old.
AM Preschool Teacher and PM Kindergarten Teacher
Narraganset Regional School District
Phillipston, MA
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes unit and songs to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities and educational field trip opportunities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supported colleagues by sharing resources and experience.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Worked with PT, OT and speech services to develop classroom approaches to benefit all.
- Integrated ASL into daily routines to support students with verbal delays and/or hearing disabilities.
- Provided a lending library for parents seeking support with difficult subjects such as divorce, death of a loved one, new siblings, emotional health and general child development.
- Strengthened the home-school connection by including parent volunteers often, hosting parent conferences twice a year, inviting classroom mystery readers, monthly newsletters and take home project/book bags.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Northwest Child Development Center
Leominster , MA
07.2000 - 08.2005
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Created child-centered learning environment with a variety of learning centers and group activities.
- Developed curriculum based on MA frameworks and student interests.
- Strengthened the home/school connection with weekly newsletters, a parent bulletin board, classroom photos/slideshows, open houses, conferences and family involvement in the classroom.
- Developed a lending library for families with fiction and nonfiction books geared towards both adults and students on topics such as child development, supporting children with disabilities, emotional health, etc.
- Supported students by attending local sports practices and cheering them on.
- Attended IEP meetings and made accomodations as needed.
- Used ASL in the classroom to support students with hearing difficulties and/or movement needs.
- Created bulletin board displays
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopkinton High School
Hopkinton, MA 09.1992 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education W & Without Disabilities
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA 08.1996 - 05.2001
Master of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education W & Without Disabilities
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA 08.2006 - 05.2008
SEI Endorsement - Early Childhood Education
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA 08.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
ASL in the classroom
Familiar with Hearing Disabilities, ASD, DS, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Differentiated instruction- no two learners are the same
Mother of 3 school aged children, homeschooled in 2020-2021 due to the global pandemic
Excellent work ethic- ready to help others and willing to stay late to get the job done well!
STEM skills developed as a Destination Imagination Team Manager 2019 & 2020
Timeline
SEI Endorsement - Early Childhood Education
Worcester State University
08.2019 - 12.2021
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
07.2011 - 03.2021
Master of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education W & Without Disabilities
Fitchburg State University
08.2006 - 05.2008
AM Preschool Teacher and PM Kindergarten Teacher
Narraganset Regional School District
08.2005 - 06.2009
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Northwest Child Development Center
07.2000 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education W & Without Disabilities
Framingham State University
08.1996 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Hopkinton High School
09.1992 - 05.1996