Jennifer Willson
Tea,South Dakota
Summary
Proficient Educator driven to work with teachers and administrators to build the best support program for students. Excellent communication, problem-solving and planning abilities. Bringing 28+ year background of success in education field.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Payroll Liaison
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2025 - Current
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database to ensure records are up to date and resigned employees are updated in database.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing employees' concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly as needed daily.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize employees needs when struggling with pay card or understanding pay process.
- Investigated and resolved employee inquiries and complaints quickly.
Administrative Assistant for Avera Specialty and Retail Pharmacies
Avera McKennan
Sioux Falls SD
04.2024 - Current
- Update/Renew Pharmacy Licenses; Enter Employee Data; Send out the Daily Line Up Newsletter; Order Office Supplies; Communicate with Directors and Staff; Work with Teams, Outlook and Office 365; Coordinate meetings-set up calendar invites.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating a daily newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Pharmacy Technician in Training
Avera Specialty Pharmacy
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Entered hundreds of Prescription Data; Filled Medications; Worked with patients to refill medications over the phone; verified/packed medications for shipping.
Elementary Music Teacher
Tea Area School District
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Taught students the fundamentals of music through a range of musical styles/genres, music skills such as rhythm, melody, musical form, expression, vocal techniques, instrument skills, and performance etiquette.
- Lunchroom supervision and Recess duty
- Prepared students for Grade Level concerts each Winter and Spring; worked/communicated with the principal, classroom teachers and specials team.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and music staff on a daily basis.
Elementary Music Teacher
West Central School District-Humboldt Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2016
- Taught students the fundamentals of music through a range of musical styles/genres, music skills such as rhythm, melody, musical form, expression, vocal techniques, instrument skills, and performance etiquette.
- Lunchroom supervision and Recess duty
- Prepared students for Grade Level concerts each Winter and Spring; worked/communicated with the principal, classroom teachers and specials team.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Bachelor of Science in Music Education
South Dakota State University
05-1995
Skills
- Project management
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Collaborative planning
- Cross-curricular connections
- Program planning
- Performance preparation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Human Resources Payroll Liaison
Sioux Falls School District
09.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant for Avera Specialty and Retail Pharmacies
Avera McKennan
04.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician in Training
Avera Specialty Pharmacy
05.2023 - 04.2024
Elementary Music Teacher
Tea Area School District
08.2016 - 05.2023
Elementary Music Teacher
West Central School District-Humboldt Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2016
Bachelor Degree - Bachelor of Science in Music Education
South Dakota State University