Paris Jensen
Austin,TX
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. 5 years experience in the classroom, dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer at Summer Camp
Camp Lone Star
La Grange, TX
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Manage budgets related to purchasing supplies needed for the summer.
- Deliver quality products within deadlines established by clientele.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Facilitated effective communication with parents to ensure their product preferences were met
Nursery Coordinator
Trinity Lutheran Church & Preschool
Waco, TX
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Managed the oversight of nursery volunteers and assisted in teaching as well.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Pre-K Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Austin, TX
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as co-lead for a pre-k class.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Supervised recesses and lunch periods while ensuring safety of all students.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
Assistant Teacher
Intro Into Education Class
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
Camp Counselor
Camp Lone Star
La Grange, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
6-8 year old Bible Class Teacher
Northwest Fellowship
Austin, TX
2021 - 2022
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work by ages and perceptual skills.
- Incorporated technology into classroom teachings to engage students and make learning more interactive.
Children's facilitator
Panther Kids
Waco, Tx
2020 - 2021
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
Education
Concordia University
01.2023
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Tactile Teaching Methods
- Child development
- Performance improvement
- Early Childhood Education
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Photographer at Summer Camp
Camp Lone Star
05.2024 - 08.2024
Pre-K Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Teacher
Intro Into Education Class
08.2022 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
Camp Lone Star
05.2022 - 08.2022
Nursery Coordinator
Trinity Lutheran Church & Preschool
05.2021 - 08.2024
6-8 year old Bible Class Teacher
Northwest Fellowship
2021 - 2022
Children's facilitator
Panther Kids
2020 - 2021
Concordia University
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