Dana Jefferson
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Master level educator with strong classroom management, lesson planning, and technology integration skills. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and analyze performance data to drive instructional improvements, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Waterloo School District
Waterloo, IA
11.2001 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Mentored novice teachers, fostering professional growth and best practices.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IAMaster of Education - Education
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA12-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- Faculty collaboration
- Instructional methods
- Feedback implementation
- Serving diverse communities
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Teacher
Waterloo School District
11.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Upper Iowa University
Master of Education - Education
Upper Iowa University