Jessy Zulu
Lusaka
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Andrea Mwalula
08.2018 - Current
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected multiple subject areas.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Organized educational field trips to enhance curriculum topics and provide real-world connections for students.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student performance on assessments.
Cleaner and Housekeeping
Embassy Of The Republic Of Sudan
01.2004 - 02.2010
- Maintained a well-organized storage area for cleaning supplies to ensure easy access and efficient use of materials.
- Operated industrial washing machines and dishwashers to clean linens and dishware.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Promoted environmental sustainability by implementing eco-friendly cleaning practices and reducing waste.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by addressing and resolving maintenance issues promptly.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
Secretary
Mrs. Sharon Zulu
02.2004 - 02.2005
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
In-Home Nanny
Mr. Mwanza
02.1999 - 01.2001
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Assisted in implementing sleep routines leading to improved restfulness for both children and parents.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
- Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
- Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Lusaka Early Childhood Teacher Training
Lusaka02.2003
Skills
Arts and crafts
Play based learning
One on one teaching
Use of recycled materials
Problem solving
Nannying
Childcare
Housekeeping
Cleaning
Laundry
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Andrea Mwalula
08.2018 - Current
Secretary
Mrs. Sharon Zulu
02.2004 - 02.2005
Cleaner and Housekeeping
Embassy Of The Republic Of Sudan
01.2004 - 02.2010
In-Home Nanny
Mr. Mwanza
02.1999 - 01.2001
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Lusaka Early Childhood Teacher Training
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