Jacob Fingeret
Cranford
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Linden Board of Education, specializing in literacy strategies and student motivation. Skilled in fostering reading comprehension and cultural sensitivity, I have successfully implemented project-based learning to enhance student engagement and achievement. Passionate about empowering students to develop critical thinking and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Linden Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Jersey City Global Community Charter School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Solved practical educational and social studies problems and dealt with variety of abstract and concrete variables where only limited standardization existed.
- Created educational experiences that gave each student opportunities to develop in personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills.
- Used proven social studies teaching techniques and materials, implemented established curriculum goals and objectives and deployed materials that motivated learners.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Educational Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Recruiting Specialist
Dataminr
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
- Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
- Supported programs by preparing worksheets, gathering communication materials, and coordinating meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2017
Skills
- Literacy strategies
- Student motivation
- Reading comprehension
- Peer collaboration
- Instructional technology
- Oral communication
- Project-based learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Writing instruction
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Linden Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Jersey City Global Community Charter School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Educational Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - 09.2023
Recruiting Specialist
Dataminr
10.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Rutgers University
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