Jessica Hofhenke
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dynamic and nurturing Lead Infant Teacher at Bloom and Grow Academy, skilled in promoting emotional growth and language development through creative teaching and engaging activities. Expert in parent-teacher communication, fostering strong relationships, and maintaining a safe environment. Committed to enhancing infants' social skills while ensuring health and safety standards are met.
Experienced with infant care, ensuring secure and nurturing environment for young children. Utilizes knowledge of early childhood development to create engaging and educational activities. Strong understanding of fostering positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Bloom and Grow Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Contributed to the emotional growth of infants by providing consistent support, care, and encouragement.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
Infant Teacher
Lil Friends
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Established clear expectations for infant behavior using age-appropriate boundaries.
Infant Teacher
Ymca
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Server
Country Market
04.2014 - 09.2018
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Watertown Senior High
Watertown, SD05.2003
Skills
- Creative teaching
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Emotional support
- Infant CPR certification
- Outdoor play supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- Music and movement
- Diaper changing
- Early childhood education
- Language development
- Sensory stimulation
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Bloom and Grow Academy
01.2023 - Current
Infant Teacher
Lil Friends
10.2020 - 12.2022
Infant Teacher
Ymca
04.2018 - 09.2020
Server
Country Market
04.2014 - 09.2018
Diploma - General Studies
Watertown Senior High
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