Jaclyn Mirenda
APO,AE
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-term Substitute Teacher
DODEA
09.2023 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and learning styles.
- Increased class participation through interactive activities and group projects.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into lessons.
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Mathematics Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Improved students'' problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-life applications into mathematical concepts.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive and collaborative activities, contributing to improved student outcomes.
- Developed assessment tools for monitoring student progress, allowing for targeted support and intervention where needed.
- Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
- Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring accessibility of content for all students.
- Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Used data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans, maximizing individual student growth and achievement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and best practices in mathematics education.
Education & Training Specialist
Marine Corps Community Services, MCBH
04.2020 - 07.2022
- • Convert, create and improve learning content using Articulate Authoring Software. Designed interactive e-learning modules for remote employees, expanding access to training resources and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Administration of Learning Management System (LMS) Ethos; support Ethos Help Desk by responding to daily email inquiries, updating Ethos, and tracking interactions on metrics.
- Assist training course manager in creating New Employee Orientation (NEO) for online use during the COVID pandemic.
- Office administration to include; creating bi-weekly agenda and meeting minutes, updating electronic files, reviewing and editing documents and courses.
Substitute Teacher
DODEA
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Taught students according to teacher guidelines using blackboard, smart board, books, disks, computers, and other instructional materials; helped students succeed through education.
- Led elementary, middle, and high school classroom students in topic discussion.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Followed the instructor's daily procedures and disciplinary procedures to help maintain consistency in the classroom.
- Coach 20-60 children while participating in sports, art, and other collaborative activities.
Career Service Director
Coastal Carolina Community College
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Supported Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s semi-annual job fair of 150 plus employers and 1000 plus military jobseekers through advertisement, employer and job seeker support, survey distribution and collection, refreshment coordination, and workshops; Liaison between Camp Lejeune and the community college.
- Provided Career Services to a community college of 4500 plus students, military and the public, including, career assessment and evaluation, resume writing, cover letters, interview skills, thank you letters, job leads, and interview follow-up.
- Increased student satisfaction by developing comprehensive career services programs and initiatives.
- Enhanced campus recruiting efforts for top employers, fostering strong relationships and partnerships.
- Developed new ways to provide up-to-date career services to customers including enhancing the career center website, building instructional materials, collaborating with the Employment Security Commission to offer veteran services, creating Federal Resumes and KSA assistance pamphlets, and updating job boards weekly.
- Managed career center staff using lead-by-example methods and daily education.
- Coordinated all aspects of the Onslow County job fair with 80 plus employers and 1200 plus job seekers.
- Created and Coached career exploration and job development workshops, including Job Research, Business Ethics, Resume Ethics, Applications, Cover Letters, and Resume Writing Techniques to give students the tools necessary for career confidence and job placement.
- Created monthly reports evaluating current programs and ways to enhance them. Wrote annual year-end and job fair after-action reports.
Human Resources Coordinator
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Coordinator of 140 plus employees to ensure all corporate policies and procedures, as well as, State and Federal laws are upheld by all levels of staff; Employee relations.
- Created web-based requisitions and followed up with hundreds of applicants weekly, 5 to 15 interviews per week, as well as coordination of second and third interviews for upper-level management.
- Ensured all employees completed all ongoing training in addition to diversifying employee's knowledge in all business departments.
- Close payroll bi-weekly for 140 plus employees including charging other locations for employees labor.
- Enforce all corporate policies and procedures to create a fair environment for all employees.
- Create weekly schedules using Staffworks to staff a $33 million company.
- Reported and followed up with all Worker's Compensation claims to quickly close all existing cases.
- Managed and completed all employee files in a high employee turnover industry including proper completion of all federal and corporate paperwork; daily filing and data entry.
- Provided world-class customer service to both employees and customers while upholding policies and procedures.
Career Advisor
Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education
08.2002 - 01.2004
- Advised, guided, and referred adults/students to overcome fears, doubts, and barriers to be able to work toward and accomplish short- and long-term career goals.
- Evaluated and managed programs; implemented improvements daily, including paperwork processing and class additions.
- Built relationships and maintained good rapport with client sources and referral sources.
- Imputed all student grant data weekly.
- Created course schedules to accommodate program demands based on surveys of clients’ interests and facility resources.
- Attended weekly meetings to continually meet the company goals and performance standards.
- Conduct daily orientations for 5-20 recruits.
Education
License Requirement Course Work - Education To Licensure
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Wise, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University At Buffalo
Amherst05.2021
Master of Arts - Economics
University At Buffalo
Amherst, NY02.2005
Skills
- Motivational Techniques
- Mathematics Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Oral communication
- Understanding Diversity
- Discussion Facilitation
- Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Activity management
- Lesson Planning
- Project-based learning
Certification
- Licensed Postgraduate Professional License Middle Ed 6-8: Mathematics - [exp. June 20, 2032] recently passed Praxis 5165
- Licensed CPR and First Aid - [exp. 12/16/2025]
Timeline
Long-term Substitute Teacher
DODEA
09.2023 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
Education & Training Specialist
Marine Corps Community Services, MCBH
04.2020 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
DODEA
10.2017 - 06.2019
Career Service Director
Coastal Carolina Community College
07.2008 - 06.2009
Human Resources Coordinator
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2005 - 07.2006
Career Advisor
Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education
08.2002 - 01.2004
License Requirement Course Work - Education To Licensure
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University At Buffalo
Master of Arts - Economics
University At Buffalo
- Licensed Postgraduate Professional License Middle Ed 6-8: Mathematics - [exp. June 20, 2032] recently passed Praxis 5165
- Licensed CPR and First Aid - [exp. 12/16/2025]
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