Health Director

JENNIFER KASSUBA

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Paw Paw, MI 49079 *******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 16 years of working in Early Childhood Education, with 12 of those years in a supervisory role. A

strong knowledge in a variety of curriculums such as Opening the World of Learning, High Scope,

Creative Curriculum, Color me Healthy, and I Am Moving I Am Learning. Daily responsibilities would

include implementing age appropriate and multi-cultural curriculum for children ages 2 through 5 years

old, promoting physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of children by individualization,

differentiation, as well as creating an educational learning environment.

• Strong verbal and personal communication skills

• Self-motivated

• Tolerant and flexible, adjusts to different situations

• Team player

• Attentiveness to detail

• Basic Spanish skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kalamazoo County Head Start, Kalamazoo, MI August 2001- June 2013

Preschool Teacher

• Worked with families and parents on how to meet the educational needs of their children at home

as well as informed them what to expect from participation in the head start program.

• Developed and maintained relationships with each family and reviewed their progress and needs

throughout the year.

• Worked with Family Advocates, mental health specialists, Transportation, School Nurse, and

Nutritionist to help with child/family needs.

• Reviewed files for required paper work and other documentation as necessary.

• Conducted home visits and parent and teacher conferences three times a year per the requirements

of Head Start Performance Standards.

• Implemented and supervised state, federal and local health and safety procedures and policies.

• Used personal knowledge, resources, and research to ensure the lessons were meaningful and

developmentally age appropriate for the children in my classroom.

• Supervised and trained staff, interns and volunteers in the daily operational tasks of a Head Start

program and their respective positions.

• Educated in a wide variety of curriculums such as Opening the World of Learning, High Scope,

Creative Curriculum, Color Me Health and I Am Moving I Am Learning.

Child Development Center, Kalamazoo, MI February 2001-August 2001

Preschool Teacher-Aide

• Assisted in a grant funded program that focused on children, ages 3 and 4, who were determined

to be at risk to help prepare them for a structured learning environment.

• Performed daily responsibilities to care for and supervise children ages newborn to thirteen years

old.

Crayon Club, Marquette, MI January 1998 – January 2001

Lead Preschool Teacher

• Implemented the Creative Curriculum

• Promoted an active learning environment

• Interacted with families on a daily basis

Crayon Club, Marquette, MI March 2000 – January 2001

Interim Director

• Managed the facility, the employees and the activities that take place at the childcare center

while the program director was absent for an extended period of time.

EDUCATION

• Northern Michigan University, Marquette MI

Bachelors of Science: Early Childhood Education and Family Life Studies

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATION

• Blood borne Pathogens Training: August 2012

• HIPPAA Training: August 2012

• Ages and Stages 3 Questionnaire/Assessment

• Articulation Screener/Denver Screener

• CPR, AED and First Aide Certified: August 2012

269-***-**** JENNIFER KASSUBA *******@*****.***

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