Gina Jeffery
Burr Oak
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt to diverse student needs. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving goals through effective collaboration and communication. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing needs and expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher/Science Teacher
Rock Hills Unified S D 107
08.2006 - 05.2021
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
5th Grade Science Teacher
Rock Hills Unified S D 107
08.2006 - 05.2021
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing hands-on experiments and interactive activities in lesson plans.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on best practices in science education, applying new techniques to enhance classroom instruction effectively.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to expose students to various scientific careers and industries, sparking interest in STEM fields.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction and remained current with latest professional and scientific developments.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by maintaining open communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marymount College of Kansas
Salina, KS12-1987
Skills
- Classroom management
- Health and wellness education
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher/Science Teacher
Rock Hills Unified S D 107
08.2006 - 05.2021
5th Grade Science Teacher
Rock Hills Unified S D 107
08.2006 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marymount College of Kansas
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