SHENNEL "SHENNY" JOLLY
Lorton,VA
Summary
Patient and friendly individual with a background in early childhood education and a passion for literature. Known for creating engaging experiences and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. Eager to apply these skills to a restaurant environment, contributing to a positive dining experience for customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Jumpstart (Early Childhood Education)
AmeriCorps
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented customized lesson plans to overcome language barriers and improve early literacy skills for preschool children from diverse backgrounds.
- Led small-group instruction focused on targeted skills development for struggling students, resulting in improved mastery of key concepts.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives within lessons to foster global awareness and appreciation for diversity among students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Led small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Child Care Provider
Personal Family Member
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children
- Communicated positively with children and guardians
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities
Volunteer
Hot Tree Editing
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency
- Edited, reviewed, and analyzed drafts of unreleased manuscripts
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors
- Provided constructive criticism from the point of view of the target audience
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English + ASL & Film Minor
Montclair State University
05.2027
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Written and Oral Communications
- Reading and Teaching
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organizational Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Tech-savvy
- Editing
- Self-Publishing Experience
Languages
American Sign Language
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Jumpstart (Early Childhood Education)
AmeriCorps
10.2023 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Hot Tree Editing
07.2021 - 10.2022
Child Care Provider
Personal Family Member
01.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English + ASL & Film Minor
Montclair State University
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