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Carlton Jennings

Science And Technology Teacher
Chicago,IL

Summary

Accomplished Computer Science Teacher with 5 years of academic instruction focused on technology use and application. Expert in developing comprehensive curriculum to address current technology evolution and innovation. Personable communicator proven to deliver engaging lessons to target learning objectives and prepare students for success.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Science and Technology Teacher

KIPP
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - Current
  • Science/ Technology
  • Leads weekly professional development for teachers in order to determine appropriate rigor, differentiation, and modifications for over 690 students
  • Schedule tasks, meetings, and projects for department to support community in reform and change
  • Collect, organize, and assess more than 4 programs on a daily basis
  • Manages educators to ensure that all school instruction is standard-aligned and culturally relevant
  • Leads excellence team in weekly leadership meetings to establish and maintain suitable resources for curriculum, various ongoing projects, and quarterly performances
  • Creates and modifies year-long scope and sequences for 5 excellence educators across grade levels to guarantee alignment and a high level of rigor
  • Implements Common Core-aligned, culturally responsive lesson to support students with diverse preferred learning modalities
  • Design and implements grade level appropriate science and technology instruction cross five different grade levels ranging from kindergarten to 4th grade
  • Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
  • Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.

Kindergarten Teacher

Hope Christian Schools
Caritas, Milwaukee, WI
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Developed vision and long-term plans based on Wisconsin standards, in addition to tailoring the needs to the classroom community
  • Created daily lesson plans and interim assessments, while tracking and facilitating students’ progress to goal
  • Fostered positive classroom culture by executing classroom management systems and procedures
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Promoted social and emotional learning by creating social activities and clubs.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.

Administrative Assistant

Upward Bound Program
Chicago, IL
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
08.2010 - 05.2014

Master of Arts - Education

Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
08.2016 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
08.2015 - 12.2018

Skills

Group and individual instruction

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Additional Information

  • Professional educator and humanitarian continuing to make advancements and lead with love in communities. Educator continues to ally with neighborhoods to promote the welfare of others. Facilitator has been cum laude in 2 universities ``graduate program” (Law enforcement and Justice Administration and Education) and a leader in the respected Teach for America program, Milwaukee, WI (2015) alumnus. · Scheduled meetings for department · Overseeing more than 1000 students · Create and manage large school wide events · Coordinating/communicating within a 8 school network Worked for more than 5 Non-profit organizations · Lead meetings and manage high achieving team of educators · Leader of multiple reforming organizations to support communities and families Analyzing, assessing, and conducting data information Lead and facilitate team meetings

Affiliations

Teach for America-2015 Core Member

AmeriCorps Member


Timeline

Science and Technology Teacher

KIPP
07.2017 - Current

Master of Arts - Education

Cardinal Stritch University
08.2016 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration

Western Illinois University
08.2015 - 12.2018

Kindergarten Teacher

Hope Christian Schools
07.2015 - 07.2017

Administrative Assistant

Upward Bound Program
05.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Western Illinois University
08.2010 - 05.2014
Carlton JenningsScience And Technology Teacher