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Elizabeth MacMinn Jamner

Torrance,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience in classroom management and differentiated instruction, demonstrated across roles at LAUSD, including Gardena Elementary School. Excelled in fostering student engagement and academic growth, leveraging skills in critical thinking and positive reinforcement. Proven track record in enhancing learning outcomes by implementing innovative teaching strategies and maintaining strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Creative teacher offering 28 years of experience developing and implementing all types of course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Gardena Elementary School LAUSD
08.2011 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Taught grades K, 1, 3



Teacher

Woodcrest Elementary School LAUSD
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Taught grades one and fourth

Glen Alta Elementary School

LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
09.1996 - 06.2008


  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Taught grades 5, 6, 2, 1
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

No Degree - Multiple Subject Credential K-6

CSUN
Northridge, CA
01.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With Emphasis On Education

CSUN
Northridge, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Growth Mindset
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Learning Strategies
  • Student needs assessment
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Testing and grading
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Alternative Learning Methods
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Classroom Technology
  • Online Teaching
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Google Classroom

Additional Information

I have provided afterschool intervention to students in first grade 2018-2019, 2022-2024.

I am fully trained in the Orton Gillingham approach Spring 2022.

I have participate in multiple Trainings on MYPLN for heart words, high frequency words, Heggerty phonics, and completed the

Summer Math institute 2023 .

I have a substantial amount of experience using various type of curriculum in mathematic and language arts.

Most of my career I have work with English Language Learners and have helped to reclassify numerous students.



Timeline

Teacher

Gardena Elementary School LAUSD
08.2011 - Current

Teacher

Woodcrest Elementary School LAUSD
08.2008 - 06.2011

Glen Alta Elementary School

LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
09.1996 - 06.2008

No Degree - Multiple Subject Credential K-6

CSUN

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With Emphasis On Education

CSUN
Elizabeth MacMinn Jamner