School Assistant
Resume:
Jessica R. Lyons
Albany, WI *****
*******.***.*****@*****.***
Education
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University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI
Bachelor of Arts Degree- May 2010
Major: Spanish GPA: 3.4/4.0
Relevant Coursework: School of Education (Fall Semester 2009)
Educational Psychology- Human Abilities and Learning
Strategies for Inclusive Schooling
Practicum in World Languages- Taught 15 hrs/Week in 2 Kindergarten
classrooms
Praxis Exam
Honors
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Dean's List 4 Semesters
Recipient of: Powers-Knapp Scholarship, Obid I. Noram Award, UW Alumni
Club Scholarship
Participant in: The Chancellor's Scholarship Program
Experience
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YMCA of Dane County, Inc., Madison, WI December 2009 - Present
School Age Child Care Assistant Teacher
. Provide primary care to children ages 5 - 12. Responsible for
monitoring attendance, planning projects, organizing activities,
providing snacks; and providing communication between the YMCA,
the families, and the children. All centers are state licensed.
Madison sites are city accredited.
Fitness Consultant
. Conduct Member Orientations. Provide knowledge with Fitness
Foundations. Responsible for General Maintenance of the
Lifestyle Center.
Fitness Instructor
. Teach two fitness classes: 20/20/20, Strength Fusion twice
weekly
Wingra Canoe and Sailing Center, Madison, WI 2009 - Present
Camp Counselor
. Teach Canoe and Kayak Summer Camp. Responsible for planning,
strict water safety
Wisconsin Institute for Learning Disabilities/ Dyslexia, Inc.,
Madison, WI 2009
Tutor
. Tutored an adult student working towards her ISSA certification
exam. Met four hours/week.
El Centro de Ingles, Alcal de Henares, Spain 2006 - 2007
English Teacher
. Taught English as a Second Language classes. Taught two semester
long third grade classrooms on site. Tutored one-on-one with
Adult student and traveled to Pharmaceutical business for weekly
conversation classes.
Nanny, The Sharkus Family- 5 children ages 5 to 11; Responsible for
Homework, Pick-up, etc. 2009 - 2010
Kickshaw Restaurant, Server, Madison, WI 2010
Le Chardonnay, Server, Madison, WI 2007 - 2009
La Paella, Server, Madison, WI 2005 - 2006
Volunteer Experience
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English Opens Doors- Santiago, Chile- Worked in low-income School
district. Taught Middle school all girl gym class 3/week-incorporated
Cultural education while emphasizing importance of activity!
MMSD Migrant Education Program- Madison, WI- Tutored Migrant student
labeled high risk from Mexico age 17 one school year- who went on to
graduate school year 07-08.
People-Prep Program- Madison, WI- tutored 2nd grader in after-school
program at Packer Community Center. Met 3 times/week in 2006; Worked
on Reading and Math.
Global Experience
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International Study July 2006 - July 2007 Alcal de Henares, Spain
International Study December 2008- July 2009 Santiago, Chile
Independent travel to France, England, Italy, Argentina
Skills/Certifications
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Proficient in Spanish CPR Certified Child Abuse
Prevention Training
Proficient in Word/Excel ACE Certified
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