Janelle Punzel
Appleton
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods and initiated a Spanish program at St Peter Lutheran School, enabling students to advance in high school. Committed to fostering critical thinking and curiosity in learners. Known for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
First Lutheran School
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities and field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Provided in-classroom training to student teachers and mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Teacher
St Peter Lutheran School
07.2004 - 06.2021
- Filled a variety of roles, including preschool teacher, 5th-8th grade teacher, library coordinator.
- Started a successful Spanish program that allowed graduates to pass into Spanish II as freshmen in high school.
Teacher
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
10.2001 - 06.2004
- Served as the release time teacher for the principal in a multi-grade setting (3-5), teaching art and Wisconsin History.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN05-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Served on ELA, Social Studies, and Spanish curriculum teams.
- Named Wisconsin VFW Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2019.
- Student Involvement - Led Kids' Heart Challenge sponsored by the American Heart Association.
Certification
- Wisconsin State Teaching Lifetime License with Social Studies endorsement
- CPR and First Aid Training - last certified, 2024
Timeline
Teacher
First Lutheran School
07.2021 - 06.2025
Teacher
St Peter Lutheran School
07.2004 - 06.2021
Teacher
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
10.2001 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Education
Martin Luther College
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