Jessica Deitz
Sylva
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Kneedler Child Development Center, skilled in lesson planning and fostering a positive learning environment. Adept at collaborating with parents and implementing customized strategies for children with special needs, enhancing social skills and emotional development through engaging activities. Committed to nurturing creativity and empathy in young learners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Kneedler Child Development Center
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Supported classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate progress and address concerns.
- Observed children's interactions to identify developmental milestones and needs.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure educational space.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Maintained organized classroom materials and resources for effective lesson delivery.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Integrated children with special needs into classroom, promoting empathy and understanding among peers.
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents about children's achievements and areas for improvement, building strong family-teacher relationships.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
- Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
Cosmetologist
Southern Style Salon
09.2020 - 01.2025
- Delivered customized haircuts and styles based on client preferences.
- Conducted thorough consultations to assess client needs and recommend appropriate services.
- Utilized advanced coloring techniques to achieve desired results for clients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools, equipment, and workspace to ensure safety standards.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to efficiently track product usage and reduce waste.
- Developed strong client relationships through exceptional service, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by following strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing multiple clients simultaneously.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized cosmetology services based on individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a seamless and enjoyable customer experience for all salon clients.
- Educated clients on proper hair care techniques to promote healthier hair between appointments.
- Contributed to the salon''s positive reputation through excellent customer service, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction.
- Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
Child Nutrition Worker
Jackson County Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Prepared and served nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and safety protocols.
- Assisted in meal planning and inventory management to ensure efficient food service operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas to promote a safe environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality, adhering to health standards for safe consumption.
- Provided support during special events, enhancing community engagement through nutritional education initiatives.
- Adapted to changing menus and dietary needs, fostering an inclusive environment for all students.
- Trained new staff on food handling procedures, promoting adherence to safety regulations and best practices.
- Inspected meals served for conformance to prescribed diets, palatability and appearance.
- Relayed order information to kitchen area and assisted other workers in preparing foods according to recipes.
- Used Software to create, update and maintain documentation and reports.
- Replenished supplies such as napkins and condiments
- Assessed nutritional needs of participants to provide individual and family nutrition education.
- Created new recipes based on local, organic, and sustainable food sources.
- Played an integral role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
- Maintained proper inventory levels through regular ordering and stocking of necessary supplies.
- Established rapport with students by engaging them during mealtimes and addressing their concerns or feedback about meals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in child nutrition services.
- Collaborated with other staff to create a positive dining environment, promoting healthy eating habits for children.
- Ensured timely and accurate meal distribution with careful coordination among team members.
- Strengthened communication among team members, leading to improved productivity during peak service hours.
- Demonstrated flexibility when adjusting to changes within the daily schedule or adapting menus based on available ingredients.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements when handling sensitive student information related to dietary needs or health conditions.
- Assisted with special events such as school functions or community outreach programs involving food service operations.
- Supported compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding child nutrition programs.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
Education
Early Childhood Education Credentials - Early Childhood Education
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva, NCCertificate in Cosmetology -
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC05.2006
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Documentation and record keeping
- Curriculum planning
- Curriculum development
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Child development knowledge
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Kneedler Child Development Center
06.2025 - 12.2025
Cosmetologist
Southern Style Salon
09.2020 - 01.2025
Child Nutrition Worker
Jackson County Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2020
Early Childhood Education Credentials - Early Childhood Education
Smoky Mountain High School
Certificate in Cosmetology -
Southwestern Community College