Jane Iverson
Washburn,WI
Summary
I am a hardworking and dedicated educator, who enjoys connecting with students in both traditional and non- traditional learning environments. I am an outgoing and enthusiastic worker, with a track record of helping students engage and complete work, managing classrooms successfully, and providing support for classroom teachers, and other educational staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Garden Caretaker
School District of Washburn
05.2024 - Current
- Assist the main caretaker in daily tasks, regular maintenance, and other projects throughout the summer.
- Includes watering and weeding the gardens, starting and planting vegetables and native plants, mulching, mowing, and other garden related tasks.
Summer School Teacher
School District of Washburn
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Ran a summer school program which focused on the garden and learning through hands on experience.
- Developed lessons plans, and activities through which the students were able to learn more about gardening.
- Activities included starting seeds, direct sowing seeds, harvesting and drying herbs, harvesting fruits and vegetables, and creating meals with them, and more.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
School District of Washburn
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted in absence of regular classroom teachers by following instructions left, as well as problem solving to meet student needs.
- Stepped in as the long term sub for Middle School science.
- Delivered lesson plans, oversaw class projects, managed classroom pets, managed classroom behavior, graded students work.
- Support from other middle school staff was imperative.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ishpeming Public Schools
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted middle school teachers throughout the day to meet needs of students with individualized plans, or different learning styles.
- Worked with students to complete schoolwork
- Adapted material for specific needs.
- Took students to a different environment more conducive to their learning. Often I would
- Behavioral and academic support for classroom teachers, or other educational staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Nothern Michigan University
Marquette12-2023
High School Diploma -
Highland Park Senior High School
Saint Paul, MN05-2019
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Effective Communication
- E-Learning Platforms
- Special Education
- Outdoor Education
- Conflict resolution/ Deescalation
- Adaptability/ Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Successfully developed and taught my own curriculum for garden summer school program
- Graduated Cum Laude, with honors as a member of the GTU International Geographical Society
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
School District of Washburn
06.2026 - 07.2026
Substitute Teacher, K-12
School District of Washburn
01.2026 - 05.2026
Seasonal Garden Caretaker
School District of Washburn
05.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ishpeming Public Schools
10.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Nothern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Highland Park Senior High School