Jessica Connor

Experience

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  Noah's Ark Nursery

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2015

  Assistant Teacher
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  YMCA of Plattsburgh

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  Child Care
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  YWCA

  Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

  Substitute Teacher
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  Pals Early Childhood

  Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Toddler Lead Teacher

  ● Responsible for children ranging from 18 months- 2.5 years old.● Creating and executing age appropriate lessons.

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  Pals Early Childhood Center

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Assistant Director

  ● Edited classroom newsletters● Reviewed infant through pre-k curriculum and supply distribution● Distribution of center supplies● Designed toddler curriculum● Implemented classroom schedule and ratio compliance● Executed center closing procedures● Followed New York State OCFS Regulations

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  Ywca Of Ulster County

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Worked to achieve the meaningful progress of each individual child through assessments● Demonstrated flexibility to adapt teaching styles to children of multiple ages● Conferred with parents to provide them with information on their child’s strengths and empower them to help addressweaknesses● Used great organizational skills to communicate with families and staff through the use of monthly newsletters andlesson plans● Collaborated with other professionals to develop lessons using a child-centered approach● Delegated responsibilities to other staff members while maintaining an appropriate, safe, and positive workingenvironment Show less Worked directly with site director to sustain childcare programs between two centers and service children and parents● Managed administrative functions to ensure efficient operations of the organization according to OCFS regulations● Gave tours to prospective families● Managed staff of 10, ran monthly head teacher meetings, prepared weekly schedules for staff and was accountablefor children's files.● Interviewed potential employees● Liaison between centers and all staff members● Built positive relationships with the children, families, and staff. Show less

  • Pre Kindergarten Teacher

    Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Assistant Director

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
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  KIPP Capital Region Public Schools

  Nov 2017 - now

  • Special Education Coordinator

    Aug 2022 - now

  • 7th Grade Math Teacher

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • 6th Grade Math Teacher

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  • 6th Grade Science Teacher

    Nov 2017 - Aug 2019