Janae Aiken
Elementary Teacher
Frederick,MD
Summary
Upbeat Elementary Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
2
2
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Highlandtown Elementary Middle School #237
Baltimore, MD
08.2020 - Current
- Assessed student progress by administering standardized, state, and curricular assessments and evaluating results to track growth of specific skills and standards.
- Established a classroom culture where students feel safe, valued, and their opinions taken into consideration; using student voice and choice in much of my lesson planning.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal, including differentiation and language supports to meet my students at their ability level and accelerate their growth.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings; including, but not limited to- Supporting ELLs, and LETRS training.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening to students with abilities ranging from Kindergarten level to Gifted & Talented.
- Utilized a vast array of platforms and resources to increase student engagement during Virtual Learning (2020-2021, 2022), and continue to rotate activities to minimize learning loss and disengagement as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Co-plan and co-teach ELA with an ESOL Teacher, including many Co-Teaching Models to best serve our diverse and multi-leveled classroom in their language acquisition and comprehension.
Education
Elementary Education
Baltimore City Teaching Residency
Baltimore, MD 05.2020 - Current
Bachelor's of Professional Studies - Hospitality Management, Baking & Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY 10.2004 - 11.2007
Skills
Team collaboration
Technology integration
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Timeline
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Highlandtown Elementary Middle School #237
08.2020 - Current
Elementary Education
Baltimore City Teaching Residency
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor's of Professional Studies - Hospitality Management, Baking & Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
10.2004 - 11.2007