Jason Kesselheim

Certified Educator (State-Recognised)

Dedicated and empathetic educator with a solid educational background and hands-on experience in caring for and supporting children of kindergarten and primary school age. Passionate about creative and holistic pedagogy, with the goal of providing every child a safe environment for their individual development.

Education

09/2022 – 07/2025

State-Recognised Educator Training

College of Social Work, Trier

Focus areas: Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Pedagogy, Parent Counselling

Final grade: 1.8 (Good)

09/2021 – 07/2022

Higher Vocational School – Social Assistance

Vocational School for Social Work, Trier

Preparatory internship with social-pedagogical focus

09/2015 – 07/2021

Secondary School Certificate (Mittlere Reife)

Realschule plus, Schweich

Qualified Secondary School Diploma

Work Experience

09/2024 – 02/2025

Recognition Internship – Educator

Daycare Centre "Sonnenschein", Trier

Independent supervision of a group of 20 children (ages 3–6)
Planning and conducting educational activities in language, movement, and creativity
Leading parent-teacher development meetings
Creating individual support plans

03/2024 – 08/2024

Internship – Primary School After-Care

Primary School Korlingen-Gutweiler

Supervising primary school children in afternoon care
Homework assistance and individual learning support
Organising recreational activities and workshops

09/2023 – 02/2024

Internship – Educator

Daycare Centre "Waldwichtel", Schweich

Assisting educators in the nursery section (ages 1–3)
Supporting the settling-in process (Berlin Model)
Designing movement and sensory activities

Certifications & Training

2025 Paediatric First Aid Course (Red Cross)

2024 "Language Development in Daily Life" – State Youth Office RLP

2024 Child Protection Seminar (§ 8a SGB VIII)

2023 "Inclusion in Daycare" – Diocesan Caritas Association Trier

2023 Extended Certificate of Good Conduct (clean record)

Volunteer Work

since 2021

Youth Leader (Juleica)

Municipality of Korlingen

Organising and supervising holiday camps and youth activities

since 2019

Children's Gymnastics Coach

Sports Club Korlingen

Leading weekly gymnastics sessions for children aged 4–10