Kimberly Jent
Huntington,IN
Summary
Proactive Preschool Assistant Teacher with extensive experience supporting children's social and emotional development through creative play and educational activities. Skilled in curriculum planning, lesson implementation, and classroom management, creating a nurturing and structured learning environment. Committed to fostering positive relationships with students and families. Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
CDI Head Start
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Community Action
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, creating a positive learning environment for students.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay informed on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created safe and welcoming classroom environment, ensuring all children felt valued and included.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials, contributing to structured learning environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with empathy and constructive feedback.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centreville High School
Centreville, MI06.1987
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Fine motor skills development
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Nurturing Environment
- Music and Movement
- Health and safety
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson implementation
- Math Concepts Teaching
- Science Exploration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Conflict Resolution
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Early Childhood Training
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Lesson Planning
- Team building
- Relationship Building
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification – American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
CDI Head Start
10.2023 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Community Action
08.2019 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Centreville High School
- First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification – American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
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