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ALHAMBRA, CA *****

626-***-****

ad4v4n@r.postjobfree.com

JENNIFER ANN KOKORIS

OBJECTIVE:

TO SECURE A POSITION WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIIES.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I AM QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSTION AS I WAS A FOSTER PARENT TO MY NEPHEW FOR 3

YEARS UNTIL OUR ADOPTION WAS FINALIEZED. I WILL BE AN ASSEST TO YOUR ORGANIZATION.

HAVING GONE THROUGH THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, MEETING THE REQUESTS OF THE

COURT AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN A TIMELY MANNER AS WELL IN ADDITION I HAVE OVER 22 YEARS

OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN EARLY EDUCATION CHILDCARE CENTERS; A PRIVATE

CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL, AN NAEYC ACCREDITED FACILITY AND MY SECOND YEAR WITH PACE HEAD

START NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SCHOOL AGE CARE PROGRAM. I HAVE 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

AS AN ASSITANT DIRECTOR OF AN NAEYC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT

OF DEFENSE. I HAVE OVER 15 YEARS OFEXPERIENCE IN DIRECT CUSTOMER SERIVICE WHILE

EMPLOYED AT VARIOUS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES.

I HAVE OBTAINED A BACHELORS DEGREEE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AM CURRENTLY WORKING TO OBTAIN A MASTERS’ DEGREE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT.

I HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF RESPECT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. I APPRECIATE INDIVIDUALITY AND BELIEVE THE ALL PEOPLE SHOULD BE ENABLED TO THRIVE IN AN ENVIRONENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT. OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS I HAVE BEEN THE FOSTER MOTHER

AND NOW ADOPTIVE MOTHER OF MY, NOW, 13-YEAR-OLD NEPHEW. THIS CHILD WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING FETAL ALCOHOL SYSNDROME. OVER THE COURSE OF THESE YEARS, OF CARING FOR A SPECAIL NEEDS CHILD I HAVE GAINED A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING A ND APPRECIOTION OF THE NEED FOR A STRONG NETWORK OF ADVOCACY BETWEEN FOSTERING FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS GENUINE EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THE FAMIIES ARE EXPERIENCING. IF GIVEN THE OPPOURTUNITY. I WILL BRING MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES INTO YOUR ORGANIZATION TO CREATE A CHILD CENTERED, FAMILIAL SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. I AM WELL ORGANIZED, HAVE EXPEREINCE WITH THE IEP PROCESS AND AM ABLE TO FORM STRONG PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMUNNITY RESOURCES.

WORK EXPERIENCE

[ December 2016 – October 2018] [Virgin Mary Preschool]

[Position: Lead Teacher Toddler program]

Responsibility:

My duties included, creating and implementing weekly lesson plans and age appropriate

activities for children aged 2-2 .

Focusing on self-help skills, toileting, dressing self, feeding self, following classroom schedule

and rules. Developing socialization skills, following directions, expanding attention.

[August 2011 – Present] [PACE HEAD START]

[Position # 1: Teacher Assistant Substitute]

Responsibility:

As an on-call substitute I was responsible for covering a shift for a full time teacher assistant in his or her absence.

I ensured a safe and caring learing environment as well as assisted teaching staff with the implementation of lesson plans and in some instances assisted in creating lesson plans and site organization.

Responsibility:

[Position # 2: Teacher Assistant Substitute Currently Assigned to 2 sites.]

Since August 2012 I have been assisting 3 sessions as a third person support in classrooms with

multiple IEP’s. My duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with lesson plan implementation,

supervision of children, assisting with meal preparations and kitchen clean up. Aiding in ensuring

a safe and clean classroom.

Responsibility:

[Position # 3: Lead Teacher in Pre-Kindergarten classroom]

August 2013 - June 2014

Oversee the daily maintenance and operations of a pre-kindergarten classroom. Create and

Implement monthly, weekly, and daily activity plans, which promote concrete thought process,

problem solving skills, enhance socialization and creativity based on High scope Curriculum.

Promote independent learning, self-help skills such as toileting, self-care.

On a continuous basis ensured the development of core areas and site organization as well as

maintaining children development files and conducting parent conferences.

[Position # 4: Home Visitor/ Teacher]

August 2014- June 2015

This position involved Head Start program leaders meeting with parents of children aged 3 years

old. Program leaders and parents collaborated to create lesson plans with be implemented and

conducted by the parents and caretakers of children ages 3 years. Mt duties were to introduce

parents to Concepts of Creative Curriculum, demonstrate teaching strategies to patents and

assist with creating learning tools through materials found within the home and community. I met

with families once a week to observe the children progress and support parents. In addition to

creating in home learning environments parents were participated in their child’s

developmental portfolio and developmental learning assessments.

*NOTE: My position with the Home Visitor Program was eliminated due to budget cuts.

[August 25, 2003 – August 13, 2009] [Marine Corp Community Services, Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton]

[Position #1: Site Supervisor: Before and After School Care]

(August 2003- September 2007)

Responsibility:

Oversee the daily maintenance and operations of a Before and After School Program. Create and Implement monthly, weekly, and daily activity plans, which promote concrete thought process, enhance socialization and creativity. Promote interpersonal relationships and problem solving skills and conflict resolution techniques. On a continuous basis ensured the development of core areas and site organization as well as maintaining children and staff files, conduct weekly staff meetings, establish work schedules which best met the needs of the program. I worked directly with MCCS headquarters to ensure the base orders, Federal, State and city guidelines were being followed.

Completed National After School Alliance validation visits April 26, 2005 with zero discrepancies

Charter Member of Boys and Girls Clubs of America

[Position #2: Assistant Director of a san Luis Rey Child Development Center]

(September 2007 – August 2009)

Responsibility:

Oversee daily maintenance and operations of a Child Development Center. Promote interpersonal relationships and problem solving skills and conflict resolution techniques among staff members. I worked to establish a strong report’ with children and families and the on base community. Ensured time cards were inputted online to payroll in a timely manner. On a continuous basis ensured site organization and safety per as CAL OSHA guidelines. Conducted daily safety inspections, fire extinguisher checks, earth quake and Fire drills. Responsible for USDA food orders as well as monthly intake reports. Responsible for ordering office supplies and equipment necessary to the daily operations of the CDC. In addition I established a productive relationship with Marine Corp Facilities and outside government contracted agencies to ensure the Center was completed before final building and grounds inspections by the United States Army Corp of Engineers.

[September 1999 – August 2003] [ Staplese Center, Los Angele, California]

[Supervisor]

Responsibility: Ensure ticket taking personnel have necessary equipment to assist patrons with ingress and address a ticket needs should one arise.

[September 1999- August 2000] [Lad N’ Lassie Preschool]

[Lead Teacher]

Responsibility: Ensure the implementation of the program curriculum which promoted and enhances the physical, cognitive, and social and emotion development of 17 preschool children. Yearend goals; ensure each child was kindergarten ready and had name, number, letter, and color recognition through the use of a curriculum which encompassed art, music, crafts, fine/gross motor development science and imaginary play. IN addition I was responsible for progress reports, homework packets and parent resources.

[June 1987-September 1999] [Anna Bing Arnold Children’s Center]

[Teacher Assistant]

Responsibility: Assisted Teaching staff with the care and supervision of children, planning and implementation of daily activities, record keeping, behavioral observations, anecdotal records, classroom organizations and the care of classroom and center equipment.

[October 1987- September 1999] [Contemporary Services Corporation]

{Supervisor]

Responsibility: Ensured ticket taking personnel have necessary equipment’s to assist patrons with ingress and address ticket concerns.

EDUCATION

[2000 to present] [California State University, Los Angeles] [Los Angeles, California]

[Master degree, pending]

Focus: Abused/Neglected children and juvenile, with an emphasis on the psychological profiling of child abusers.

[1992 – 1997] [California State University, Los Angeles] [Los Angeles, California]

[Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development]

*[Deans List 1996]

*Focus: Working directly with children and families in a classroom setting.

* Senior Thesis: Comparative study of the social development of the home school childe verse the children taught in a “traditional school setting”

[1987-1992] [Pasadena City College] [Pasadena California]

[Associate Science Degree]

*General studies with an emphasis in mathematics.

HONORS AND CERTIFICATES

o1996 Dean’s List: California State University Los Angeles

o2004 Certificate of appreciation: Annual Teen Summit. MCB Camp Pendleton

o2004: Certificate of appreciation: Santa Margarita School. MCB Camp Pendleton

o2005 Certificate of appreciation: Annual Teen Summit. MCB Camp Pendleton

o2006 Certified in Child Abuse Reporting Procedures (Sonoma University)

o2006 certificate of Achievement; Lead with Style

o2006 Certificate of Achievement: The Balancing Act

o2006 Boys and Girls Clubs of America Training

o2007 USDA Training: San Diego, California

o2008 Cal OSHA Safety Training Summit

o2008 Preventing Workplace Violence

o2008 Personal Identification Prevention Training]

o2009 Sexual Harassment Training (EEOC)

o2009 Certificate of Achievement: Going Beyond Customer Service

o2009 Certified in Gastric-Feeding Pump (LAC+USC Medical Center)

o2009 16 hours of F-Rate Training DCFS

o2009 – PRESENT: ANNUAL IEP MEETIINGS

o2010 (February) Parent Volunteer Award PACVE Head Start Moor Field

o2010 Certificate of Training “A place of Our Own.” Workshop

o2010 Parent Board Member WSGSELPA

(West San Gabriel Special Education Local Plan Area)

o2010 (November) Parent Volunteer Award PACE Head Start Moor Field

o2011 Parent Board Member WSGVSELPA ( West San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area)

o2012 LACOE Training Classroom Inclusion Workshop

o2013 Obtained California Teacher Center Permit

o2013 Renewed CPR and First Aid Certification.

* I have also spent the last several years caring for my father who passed away in 2015. And recently my fiancé who battled cancer in 2018 and passed away in January, 2019.

I add this notation as I have now gained fairly extensive knowledge of navigating through the heal care system. I have become adept at becoming organized and very proactive in a very short amount of time.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

My extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to, sharing these activities with my nephews Dillon and Brandon. Nature walks, gardening, shopping, reading crafting, fixing up my house, watching movies, Rose Bowl Swap Meet, playing board games, Playing WII, the beach, fishing, going to San Diego, Disneyland, Knots Berry Farm and other themed parks, museums and zoos.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Date of Birth: November 21, 1969

Travels: Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Oregon and California

Favorite Television Program: I Love Lucy.

References

Business:

Natalie Wang: Director Virgin Mary Preschool

700 West Front Street

Alhambra, Ca 910801

626-***-****

Agnes Digman: PACE Head Start

1055 Wilshire Blvd #1475

Los Angeles, Ca 90017

213-***-****

Jacqueline Patterson: Director, Youth & Teen Programs

M & F S / CYTP Wire Mountain Youth Center

Box 555020, Bldg. 13150, MCB

Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5020

Commercial: (760) 725 - 2570 / 2102

FAX: (760) 725 - 2102

Pamela Kisor: Director, Anna Bing Arnold Children’s Center

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES

2301 N. Levanda Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90032

Phone: 323-***-**** Fax: 323-***-****

CHARACTER:

Lalaine Tanner (760) 231 - 7466

Cameron Neely 541-***-****

Jennifer Derosier’ (760) 521 - 8618

Richard Gutierrez (323) 264 - 7170

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