Jane Franklin
North Smithfield School Department
North Scituate
1
Certification
48
years of professional experience
Dedicated and skilled educator with expertise in classroom management and lesson planning. Committed to fostering positive learning environments that enhance student collaboration and academic growth.
Work History
Classroom Teacher
47 Years 9 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Child Study
Skills
Classroom management
Parent-teacher communication
Lesson planning
Technology integration
Language arts instruction
Cooperative learning
Field trip planning
Mathematics instruction
Science instruction
Social studies instruction
Accomplishments
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Earned "North Smithfield Schools Teacher of the Year]" in 1994.
- Improved ELA RICAS test scores by 11%
Certification
- State of Rhode Island Elementary Teaching License - Lifetime Certification
Interests
Avid Reader
Dog lover
Baker
Seamstress
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
North Smithfield School Department
09.1976 - 06.2024Read More
Bachelor of Science
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Smith College
Bachelor of Arts from Education And Child Study
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North Smithfield Schools Teacher of the Year 1994
In !994 I was awarded the honor of being North Smithfield Teacher of the Year. During this time I was actively involved in the development of new curricula for Literacy, having been Co-Director of our Literacy Team. I was integrating new writing strategies in the classroom serving as a model for other teachers. Additionally, I was a member of the Celebrate Writing Committee, our School Improvement Team, and a mentor for new teachers.