Jennifer Mayer
Machesney Park
Summary
Strong experience in educational support, dynamic and compassionate education professional with a proven track record at Harlem High School working with in the school district to adept in fostering student engagement and enhancing learning through tailored instruction. Excelled in relationship building and problem-solving, leveraging computer skills and a keen attention to detail to support diverse learner needs. Demonstrated exceptional time management and team collaboration, significantly contributing to positive educational environments.
Experienced with educational support, assisting in development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Assistant With High School Students
Harlem High School
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted students in with friendliness and professionalism when walking in the school for the day.
- Monitor students during the day to make sure each student is being safe.
- Helped students if they needed guidance on where to go for class.
- Helped students if they were feeling emotional or just having a bad day and helped talked through things.
Clinical Student
Harlem School District
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked with students when creating a lesson plan with the help of my mentor teacher.
- Guided students on what they may need or helped students when working on assignments in class.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Fostered positive learning environment, addressing individual student needs through personalized attention.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Parker Center With Harlem School District
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Contributed to the development of a safe, nurturing environment by maintaining cleanliness standards and ensuring child safety measures were followed.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and reinforce desired outcomes.
- Guided small group instruction to provide targeted support for students needing additional assistance or enrichment opportunities.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' social skills by implementing collaborative group activities and encouraging positive interactions.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12-2025
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH06-2023
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL05-2004
Skills
- Fast learner
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Certification
- Bilingual Education Endorsement–Illinois
- Special Education Endorsement- Illinois
Timeline
Clinical Student
Harlem School District
10.2024 - 11.2024
Supervisory Assistant With High School Students
Harlem High School
04.2024 - Current
Preschool Paraprofessional
Parker Center With Harlem School District
08.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School
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