JENNIFER MCDANIEL

9363 Weldon Dr. Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473 (810)869-9090 davjenni@umflint.edu

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Motivated professional in progress of a Bachelors degree in Elementary
Education from the University of Michigan Flint; Graduating in May, 2016.
Efficient, hardworking individual with excellent organizational and
communication skills. In addition, sensitive and responsive to adaptive and
developmentally appropriate needs of students. Demonstrates the ability to
design creative lesson plans while maintaining a structured learning
environment. Proven work experience with early childhood development and
structural design. Trusted supervisor with strong rapport with students and
parents.
Adaptive curriculum

Establishes standards of
behavior

Cooperates with peers

Variety of instructional
strategies

Exceptional communication
skills
Ability to lead diverse groups

WORK HISTORY
Childcare worker (2012-2013)
Early Childhood Development Center
Maintain safe, functional learning environment specific to individual needs.
Document individual development and provide functional reports used for
analysis.
Design and develop daily routines in accordance with ECDC, state, and
federal regulations.
Establish strong, positive rapport with pupils family.
Plan and implement activities to meet the unique physical, emotional,
intellectual and social needs of children under my supervision.
Maintain proper, timely communication.
Sales Associate (2009-2011)
JCPenney
Provide great customer service to diverse clientele.
Assist customers with questions, sizes and selections.
Organize immediate work area.
Ensure customer satisfaction.
Help design and create monthly floor plan of product displays for kids
department.
Maintain proper communication levels.
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9363 Weldon Dr. Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473 (810)869-9090 davjenni@umflint.edu

Preceptor to new Sales Associates.

Cashier (2008-2009)
Dairy Queen
Provide great customer service and assist with customer selections.
Assist customers with checking out.
Prepare food for customers in a timely manner.
Ensure customer satisfaction.
Keep work and dining area clean, organized and presentable.
Take orders in a timely manner.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan-Flint, MI
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education
Major Language Arts:
Minor Social Studies:
Expected Graduation: May, 2016
Bentley Senior High School- Burton, MI
Diploma Received
Graduation Date: May, 2009
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Siple Elementary, Davison, MI
Pre-Student Teaching Internship-Fall 2015
Assisted mentor teacher in 1st grade classroom, September-December
Prepared and taught numerous lessons throughout semester
Assisted students with every day activities offering help when needed
Utilized effective classroom management strategies
Worked in small and large groups
Graded papers
Administered assessments
Elms Rd Elementary, Swartz Creek, MI
Winter 2015
Observed kindergarten classroom, 2 hours
Participated in morning meeting activities
Assisted students with journal entries

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9363 Weldon Dr. Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473 (810)869-9090 davjenni@umflint.edu

Hornung Elementary School, Brighton, MI

Winter 2015
Observed 3rd grade classroom, 80 minutes
Assisted students with Language Arts Project
Hornung Elementary School, Brighton, MI
Winter 2015
Observed 1st grade classroom, 40 minutes
Assisted students with math worksheets
Early Childhood Development Center, Flint, MI
Winter 2015
Observed preschool Classroom, 1 hour per week, 4 weeks
Participated in morning group activity
Assisted students in activity of choice
Daily Elementary School
Pre-Student Teaching- Fall 2014
Prepared and taught lesson to 5th grade classroom
Designed and taught creative multiplication lesson
Utilized effective classroom management strategies
Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School, Flint, MI
Interview- Fall 2012
Interviewed 1st and 2nd grade student
Gained insight of elementary students mathematical knowledge
Siple Elementary School, Davison, MI
Fall 2012
Observed two 3rd grade classrooms, 2 hours
Expanded understanding of teaching elementary mathematics
REFERENCES
Della Becker-Cornell- Director
Early Childhood Development Center,
University of Michigan-Flint
1313 William S. White Bldg.
Flint, MI 48502
810-424-5214
dellac@umflint.edu

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9363 Weldon Dr. Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473 (810)869-9090 davjenni@umflint.edu

Kathleen Palmer- M.Ed., Instructor

School of Education,
University of Michigan-Flint
303 East Kearsley St.
#430
Flint, MI 48502
810-599-2624
kathpalm@umflint.edu
Jennifer Vanderlaan- Elementary Teacher
Elms Road Elementary School
3259 Elms Rd.
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
810-591-1255
jvandervaan@swcrk.org

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