Gwen Geiss
Contact
Manchester, IA 52057
****.*****@*****.***
Education
Substitute Authorization
Expires August 2028
Ashford University
Clinton, IA
Bachelor of Arts
Visual Art
Graphic Design
with an emphasis in Print Media
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Key Skills
Multi-tasking
Communication
Creativity
Social Media
Planning
Development
Experience
01/2025 – 05/2025
District Substitute Teacher • Maquoketa Valley
Community School • Delhi, IA
Coordinated via Google docs, email, or text with the three principals to determine schedule as needed. Facilitated lesson plans communicating with the grade level teams. Hold students to Wildcat code of conduct while using positive language and reteaching methods of management.
08/2020 – 12/2024
Paraprofessional • West Delaware County
Community Schools Manchester, IA
Built relationships with students and staff, whilst supporting both. Collected data and assisted in reteaching, having accommodations in the right place/time for student(s). Monitored interactions and responded per training when the need arose. Documented with appropriate protocol following situations requiring more than basic policy covered. 10/2018 -07/2020
Event Coordinator • Tru-Sense Fire Safety •
Waukesha, WI
Coordinated and scheduled booth attendance at community events. Provided education to the public on current best practices for safety. Obtained information through interaction with families, game of chance for kids and raffle for adults. 08/2014 – 11/2015
Social Media Consultant • Self-Employed •
Waukesha, WI
Developed working dashboards and market research per client’s needs. Creating content for use on social media platforms. Experience in businesses selling both goods and services. Actively, headhunt to meet the needs of persons meeting clients specifications.
06/2013 – 12/2013
Childcare Teacher • All About Learning •
Hartland, WI
Assistant teacher in a 2-3 year old room and transported children to the center after school. Developed and executed lesson plans. Observation and documentation of children’s behaviors, milestones, and skills.
08/2012 – 04/2013
Lead Teacher • Kindercare Education •
Waukesha & Milwaukee, WI
Carried out curriculum provided. Guided children through routine and decision making. Assisted children in hygienic practices while addressing bodily needs. Observed for safety while encouraging play during designated times. Modeled appropriate and effective communication strategies. Certifications
The Registry - Wisconsin Level 12: recertify
upon employment
Early Education Station - Self Study Courses
Introduction to the Childcare Profession
Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
Fundamentals of Infant and Childcare
Volunteer Positions
Manchester Soccer Club Board Member-2024,
2025
Manchester Soccer Club Coach- 2022,2023,2024
Manchester Marlins Swim Team Board
Member-2025