Janel Vottero Reinford
Summary
To obtain a position as a professional educator as an elementary teacher or an ESL teacher. 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten extended daily substitute teacher
Exeter Township School District- Lorane Elementary
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Fundations, and Fountas and Pinnell
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Substitute teacher
Exeter Township School District Elementary Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Various subjects
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Fifth Grade Long Term Substitute, Science and Math Teacher
Exeter Township School District- Reiffton School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Third Grade teacher
Daniel Boone Area School District
08.2003 - 11.2016
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Fourth Grade teacher
Littlestown Area School District- Rolling Acres
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Instructed a class of29 diverse students. subject-specific material and learning strategies.
Pre-Kindergarten and K thru 6th grade Reading and Library teacher
Immaculate Heart Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Substitute teacher
Shamokin Area Elementary School & Mt. Carmel Area Elementary School
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Various subjects
Education
ESL Certification -
Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus
Reading, PA08.2020
Reading Specialist -
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA08.2003
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Pennsylvania State University, University Park
05.1998
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
Affiliations
- National Education Association
- Pennsylvania State Education Association
- Daniel Boone Area Education Association
- Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association
References
- Marybeth Torchia, Former principal at Amity Intermediate, Daniel Boone School District, 484-955-1156, mtorchia@boyertownasd.org
- Dr. Greg Fries, Principal at Reiffton School, Exeter Township School District, 4355 Dunham Drive, Reading, PA, 19606, 610-799-7640, gtfries@exetersd.org
- Karen Timura, 5th Grade Teacher- Exeter Township School District, 4355 Dunham Drive, Reading, PA, 19606, 610-799-7640, krtimura@exetersd.org
Timeline
Kindergarten extended daily substitute teacher
Exeter Township School District- Lorane Elementary
10.2023 - Current
Substitute teacher
Exeter Township School District Elementary Schools
09.2023 - Current
Fifth Grade Long Term Substitute, Science and Math Teacher
Exeter Township School District- Reiffton School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Third Grade teacher
Daniel Boone Area School District
08.2003 - 11.2016
Fourth Grade teacher
Littlestown Area School District- Rolling Acres
08.2000 - 06.2002
Pre-Kindergarten and K thru 6th grade Reading and Library teacher
Immaculate Heart Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2000
Substitute teacher
Shamokin Area Elementary School & Mt. Carmel Area Elementary School
09.1998 - 06.1999
ESL Certification -
Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus
Reading Specialist -
Bloomsburg University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Pennsylvania State University, University Park
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