Jennifer Mulligan
Oak Lawn
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care IIL
Alsip
01.2021 - Current
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Created and updated records to document employee information.
- Managed center's website to promote positive image of our location to area families.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Alsip
06.2010 - Current
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Used classroom management techniques to create safe and secure childcare environment.
- Developed professional relationships with parents co-teachers, and director.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Directed and supervised children during special activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.1995
Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- People Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Problem Resolution
- Maintenance & Repair
- Active Listening
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- First Aid/CPR
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Instructional adaptation
- Child supervision
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Certified in early childhood education
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL) | State of Illinois | 1995
Timeline
Assistant Director
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care IIL
01.2021 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
06.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University