Jenny Midkiff
Valparaiso
Summary
Experienced early childhood education professional skilled in creating and implementing customized lesson plans for diverse learning styles. Known for fostering inclusive and collaborative environments to support academic success through flexible teaching methods. Demonstrated reliability and adaptability in managing changing classroom dynamics, while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Aide
Valparaiso Community Schools
08.2019 - 12.2024
- Some of my key responsibilities are to support the kindergarten teacher in any ways it is needed.
- I help support in lessons, run a small reading group, and individual testing of the students.
- I am responsible for recess duties, lunch duties, and assist with specials (gym, music, art, stem, and library).
- Assisted teachers in implementing curriculum activities to enhance student learning experiences.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and inclusive environment for all students.
Preschool Teacher
TLC Preschool
09.2011 - 05.2019
- Some of my key responsibilities where to make lesson plans, prep all supplies and materials for plans.
- Greet and interact with parents/caregivers of students.
- Teach and co-teach with other staff.
Girl Scout Leader and School Coordinator
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Some of my key responsibilities where to plan, lead, and prepare all materials for meetings.
- Coordinated with other leaders in each school and worked together to plan events.
- Every summer I also ran the squirrel preschool age group for the summer day camp.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hebron High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2002
Skills
- Early childhood development
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Emotional support
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Kindergarten Aide
Valparaiso Community Schools
08.2019 - 12.2024
Preschool Teacher
TLC Preschool
09.2011 - 05.2019
Girl Scout Leader and School Coordinator
08.2010 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Hebron High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Purdue University
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