Experienced Educator and Trainer

Jessica Lindsay

Tilly, AR ***** 815-***-**** ***************@******.***

Professional Summary

Versatile and dedicated educator and trainer with 20 years of experience in teaching and training across various settings. Proven ability to lead and mentor others, having trained new teachers, bus drivers, and facilitated workshops for university students. Skilled in adapting to new roles and environments that foster learning and personal growth, with a strong focus on communication and organizational skills. Seeking to be a valued team member and provide exceptional service.

Work Experience

English Teacher

Wonders Teach Academy Online

January 2024 to December 2025

• Online English Teacher

• Class size: 2-6

• Reading/Writing/Phonics

• Developed lesson plans & PowerPoints

• Assessed student progress

School Bus Driver/Trainer

First Student DeKalb, IL

January 2021 to November 2023

• Drove a daily AM and PM route of elementary and high school students

• Assisted in mid-day routes and after school activities and sporting events

• Became a Classroom Instructor - taught new driver candidates their classroom courses before their motor vehicle tests and prepared them with classroom instruction before they began behind-the-wheel training

• Behind-the-Wheel Trainer - prepared candidate for their motor vehicle test to pass their under the hood, inside, and outside of the bus test, lot skills test, and driving test

• Lead monthly safety meetings and training for current drivers

• Assessed current drivers in their skills two times a year

• Coached current drivers on areas of improvement to become a 5-star driver Bookeeper/Cashier

Schnucks DeKalb, IL

April 2020 to April 2021

Because of the layoffs with COVID, I sought out work that was needed and available. Within one month of being a cashier, I was asked to be a customer service desk bookkeeper. I am responsible for:

• Balancing the drawers and safe from the day before

• Store opener and employee check-in

• Train assistant bookkeepers, baggers, cashiers

• Leading service-desk help with questions and customer needs

• Jumping in with bagging, answering the phone, running a cash register, and assisting customer questions and needs Planning Coordinator

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL

August 2018 to February 2020

1. Assist in planning, organizing, and executing short-term camps and programs for university students from Asia to NIU

• create calendars, itineraries, sessions to attend

• Teach an introduction to English workshop and how to deliver a speech workshop

• Accompany the group of 25-35 on field trips into Chicago, overnight trips to Springfield, and various sessions and activities on campus

• Office work: mailings, filing, organizing, decorating, data entry Host Family

ELS Educational Services DeKalb, IL

August 2016 to September 2019

1. I provided a place for the ELS students to live while they finished their English course work.

• Students would be placed in my home anywhere from 1 month to 9 months

• Sometimes I would house up to 2 students at a time

• My responsibilities were to create an atmosphere of "home-away-from-home" while introducing them to American family life and culture; cook; clean; transportation; laundry Host Family

Aurora Christian School Aurora, IL

August 2015 to June 2018

1. Host family for 3 school years. Two of the years I hosted one high school student and one year I hosted two.

• Created a "home-away-from-home" for these high school students

• Provided the role of "parent": meals; laundry; transportation; homework help; attending band, choir, art, sports, and international outings

Elementary Teacher

Aurora Christian School Aurora, IL

August 2001 to May 2018

1. Taught 4th grade and 5th grade

2. Middle School Drama teacher for 4 years

3. Liaison for International Students 1 year

Education

Elementary Education (Bachelor's)

Judson University Elgin, IL

August 1997 to May 2001

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Class B

Expires: June 2030

State: AR

Endorsements: S (School bus)) - P (Passenger vehicles) Skills

School Bus Driving Caregiving Organizational Skills Van driver Curriculum Development Classroom Management Problem Solver Senior Care Time Management Energetic Medical receptionist Enjoys projects Tutoring Creative Personal Assistant Experience English Enjoys having conversations and getting to know people Teaching Childcare Certifications and Licenses

CPR/First Aid August 2001 to August 2019 Every two years we were trained and certified.

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