Jessica Schaefer
Chino,CA
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with a strong background in early childhood education. Expert in differentiated instruction and creative lesson planning, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes social and emotional development. Skilled in child assessment and conflict resolution, ensuring tailored support for each child's unique needs. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Seedling School
09.2021 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed child-centered, interest based weekly lesson plans and activities
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness in accordance to state standards
Lead Preschool Teacher
Claremont Presbyterian Children's Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Organized activities to teach toddlers foundational social and emotional skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for toddlers through child-centered, play-based curriculum.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Studies - Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05-2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05-2019
Skills
- California State Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
- California Certificate of Clearance
- Differentiated instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Creative lesson plans
- Classroom management experience
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum development
- Child assessment
- Background in education
- Positive reinforcement
- Self-directed play
Certification
- Valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
- Valid California Certificate of Clearance
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Seedling School
09.2021 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Claremont Presbyterian Children's Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Early Childhood Studies - Administration
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chaffey College
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