Jennifer Gose
Avon
Summary
Patient and empathetic professional with a strong work ethic in early childhood education. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and parents to create inclusive and nurturing environments that enhance children's learning experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Pre-K Assistant
Crossroads Daycare
Avon, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with lead teachers to create engaging lesson plans
- Supported daily routines by preparing snacks, managing transitions, and encouraging positive interactions among children.
- Developed individualized support strategies for children with special needs, fostering inclusive classroom experiences.
- Boosted parent involvement through regular communication, conferences, and family-oriented events.
- Monitored children's behavior, ensuring safety and adherence to daycare policies at all times.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff, addressing concerns and providing updates on child progress.
- Assisted in implementing daily educational activities to enhance learning and development.
- Promoted a love for learning by creating a nurturing and engaging classroom environment.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Logged information regarding, naps, feedings, restroom breaks, and medication administration via the Brightwheel app.
Before and After School Care Assistant
YMCA
Avon, IN
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children in before and after school programs.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate recreational activities to enhance social skills and physical fitness.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address individual children's needs and foster a supportive environment.
- Maintained accurate attendance records.
- Contributed to a clean and organized environment by maintaining facility cleanliness, setting up activity areas, and storing supplies properly.
- Improved communication with parents by providing regular updates on their children's progress and behavior during before and after school care sessions.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Kept children between ages of five and ten safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Special Education Assistant
Avon Community Schools - Pine Tree Elementary
Avon, IN
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with teachers to implement instructional strategies that enhance student engagement and participation.
- Facilitated communication to promote student success and well-being.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors and teaching self-regulation skills.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2012
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Art and craft activities
- Classroom organization
- Gross motor skills development
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Fine motor skills development
- Music and movement
- Curriculum implementation
- CPR Certified
- Special needs support
- Age-appropriate activities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Daycare Pre-K Assistant
Crossroads Daycare
07.2023 - Current
Before and After School Care Assistant
YMCA
02.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Assistant
Avon Community Schools - Pine Tree Elementary
02.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis