SHAUNELL POHJOLA

5207 Washburn Rd Duluth, MN 55803 | Sapohj08@gmail.com |

(218) 409-9254

OBJECTIVE Desire a position as an Early Childhood Professional to utilize my

passion, skills, and abilities, as well as grow in my career. A chance to
express my joy for children with high quality care and to be a positive role
model for the children of our future.

SKILLS &  Enjoy actively playing and assisting children with everyday
ABILITIES functional skills.

 Create and implement fun, interesting age and developmental

appropriate activities.

 Deep understanding on children's need for social, physical and

intellectual growth.

 Work collaboratively with staff and families.

 Integrate positive guidance strategies to meet individual needs.

 Integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias

perspectives.

 Familiar with the nutritional and hygiene needs of children.

EXPERIENCE & TEACHER ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY NURSERY SCHOOL

WORK HISTORY JANUARY 2018 TO CURRENT

Worked alongside the lead teacher in the Toddler Room with a group of
21 children. Assist with daily routines and activities. Help create lessons,
prepare materials and environment. Build positive caring relationships
with the children, families and staff.

PRACTICUM STUDENT YMCA LITTLE TEASURES

SEPTEMBER 2017 TO NOVEMBER 2017

Worked alongside the preschool teacher with a group of 10-14 children.

Assisted with daily activities and routines, while building caring
relationships with children and staff.
 SHIFT LEAD WALGREENS
OCTOBER 2014 TO CURRENT
Manage store functions, appearance, and supervise staff with daily tasks
along with assisting customers with shopping requests.

EDUCATION WITC, SUPERIOR, WI

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCTION
Associates Degree, May 2019

WITC, SUPERIOR, WI
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Associates Degree, May 2012

TRAININGS Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid, 6/2018

SIDS, 2017
Shaken Baby Syndrome, 2017
Wisconsin Pyramid Model, 2017

REFERENCES NORA ULLAND, ECE INSTRUCTOR

WITC
218-349-7417
Nora.ulland@witc.edu

EMILY MATZDORFF, LEAD TEACHER

UNIVERSITY NURSERY SCHOOL
218-464-3765
ematzdorff@gmail.com

CHRISTINA VAN DE WIELE, PARAPROFESSIONAL

EDISON CHARTER SCHOOL
218-576-5366
Vand0627@d.umn.edu

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