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Jennifer Barnes-Jarnegan

Joint Base MDL

Summary

Motivate Teacher’s Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organize supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good Tutoring, record keeping and time management skills. Organize Teacher Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. Employee who is well-known for providing assistance to students with special needs. Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures. Fun teaching methods, individualized attention, and a positive attitude are effective in promoting student engagement.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

2:1 Paraprofessional

Peter Muschal & Clara Barton Elementary Schools

11.2024 - Current

Facilitated targeted skill-building sessions for small groups to bridge learning gaps and reinforce academic concepts
Partnered with lead teacher to maintain classroom order and student focus, providing proactive supervision and intervention during transitions and common area activities.
Managed classroom organization and sanitization protocols to ensure a safe, efficient, and healthy learning environment for all students.
Supported lead educators by organizing instructional materials and completing administrative prep work to streamline daily lesson delivery

Instructional Assistant

Somerset Academy | Losee Campus

07.2021 - 05.2024

Organized classroom materials to assist teachers in planning daily activities and instruction.
Helped students with special needs learn and grow by performing tasks such as ELL and Math.
Collaborated with project leaders and stakeholders to achieve objectives.
Used quizzes, essays, and projects to improve learning plans and track student progress. Support students with IEPs by supporting with note taking, social interactions, test support and behaviours Managed Power Hour Groups in error students in assists in.
Followed the instructor’s IEPs and made informed adjustments recommendations.

Teacher Assistant

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Nellis AFB Campus

09.2018 - 07.2020

Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Collaborated with the teacher to plan and implement lessons that were aligned with the school’s curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies.
Dispersed and collected assignments and test materials to distribute and grade.
Was in charge of monitoring, enforcing rules, and assisting the lead teacher in the classroom and common areas.
Assisted teachers in the classroom and provided clerical support for a variety of needs.
Assisted lead teachers in the creation of lesson plans and the development of materials.
Handed out learning materials like assignments, textbooks, and pencils and paper.
Handed out learning materials like assignments, textbooks, and pencils and paper.

Child Caregiver

Child Development Center Nellis Air Force Base 3

10.2017 - 09.2018

Devised and implemented a variety of educational strategies to promote growth.
Used positive reinforcement techniques to encourage patience and other positive behaviors in children.
Used developmentally appropriate discipline to enforce rules and manage behavior.
Observed play activities in order to identify both positive and negative behaviors.
Kept an eye on the entrances and exits to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and other frequently touched surfaces to prevent germs from spreading.
Used positive behavior management techniques to improve social interactions and emotional development.
Kept a good balance of rest periods, active play, and instruction in my schedule.

Store Associate

Nellis Main Exchange

06.2004 - 07.2017

Increased sales by successfully implementing upselling and cross-selling strategies.
Used a point-of-sale system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Helped with strategic planning and merchandise display setup to promote target products and draw in customers. Walked around the sales floor in my assigned areas, looking for customer service opportunities and keeping the displays in good shape. Remained calm and used strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Oversaw the timely restocking of the sales floor with current merchandise as well as accurate signage for current promotions.
Used strategic tactics like cross-selling and upselling to increase sales.

Food Services

Burger King

06.2002 - 06.2004

Completed the work outlined on the repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
Prepared orders for customers by arranging food items on serving trays and placing them in take-out packaging.
Followed safe working practices, food safety regulations, and company policies.
Directed drivers to parking lots and controlled incoming and outgoing traffic during special events.
Quickly addressed emergency situations that arose as a result of illegal excavations and provided effective remediation.
Prepared a wide range of foods based on customer requests or supervisory instructions.