Lindsey Jackson
Boone
Summary
Early childhood education professional with history of fostering positive and engaging learning environment. Known for developing age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive and social growth. Reliable team player who adapts to changing classroom needs and focuses on achieving educational outcomes through effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
LilyPad Learning Center
Ames, IA
07.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address individual needs.
- Mentored new educators on classroom management and instructional strategies.
Cashier
Casey's General Store
Boone, Iowa
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sales systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Stock empty supplies
Associate
Boone High School
Boone, Iowa
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Reinforce learning content or skills introduced by the teacher with an individual student.
- Manage and document the behaviors of the student
- Attend IEP meetings and work with the students family and other faculty and discuss different areas of the student academics.
Family Consultant
FSRP Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic
Windsor Heights, Iowa
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Respond to the needs of families in crisis
- Connect families to a wide-range of community resources and services
- Work directly with families at risk for child abuse or neglect
Youth Associate
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Ames, Iowa
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Provide a safe, positive and therapeutic living environment
- Document resident care
- Assist the clients with different daily activities
Intern
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc.
Des Moines, Iowa
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted families with checking-in and checking-out
- Worked with volunteer individuals and groups
- Assisted with operations and administrative duties
Kitchen Staff Member
Hy-Vee Inc.
Boone, Iowa
05.2008 - 06.2012
- Provided excellent customer service
- Waitress on the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad Dinner Train. Interacted with people from all around the world
- Reviewed and filled customer orders
CNA
Westhaven Community
Boone, Iowa
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Assisted residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Documented resident care
- Complied with HIPPA and maintained client trust
- Interacted with families
Education
B.S - ChFS
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05-2015
Associates - G.S
Des Moines Area Community College
Boone, Iowa12-2014
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Team Work
- Microsoft Office
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
LilyPad Learning Center
07.2018 - Current
Cashier
Casey's General Store
07.2017 - 06.2018
Associate
Boone High School
01.2017 - 05.2018
Family Consultant
FSRP Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic
06.2015 - 12.2016
Intern
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2015
Youth Associate
Lutheran Services in Iowa
12.2014 - 06.2015
CNA
Westhaven Community
08.2010 - 10.2010
Kitchen Staff Member
Hy-Vee Inc.
05.2008 - 06.2012
Associates - G.S
Des Moines Area Community College
B.S - ChFS
Iowa State University