Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Janis Pinnell

Cocoa,FL

Summary

I am a compassionate, passionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

VIPKID
CHINA, CA
01.2017 - Current
  • .Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

2nd Grade Teacher

Seminole County Public Schools - Pinecrest Elem.
Sanford , FL
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

First Grade/Third Grade Teacher

OCPS
Orlando, FL
08.2011 - 06.2014
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Supervised students based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.

Multi-Age Teacher

Orange County Public Schools
Orlando , FL
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Intervention Specialist

Toronto City School District
Toronto, OH
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson
  • Worked with grades 7th through 12th with students with Individualized Educations Plans
  • Intermediate Math class grades 7th - 11th
  • Formulating and implementing plans for student success
  • Modifying all necessary assignments

Co-Teacher

Indian Creek Elementary
Mingo Jct, OH
08.2007 - 06.2008
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons
  • Filled in as substitute when needed for various grades
  • Fulfilled many long term substitution positions
  • Served as chaperone on many class trips
  • Served in any capacity available

Substitute Teacher

Toronto, Indian Creek, Buckeye Elementary, Bantam
Steubenville, OH
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Ohio University
St. Clairsville
06.2006

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Jefferson Community College
Steubenville Ohio
06.2003

Skills

  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Learning Assessments
  • Online Teaching
  • Class Cape Knowledge
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques

Timeline

Teacher

VIPKID
01.2017 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Seminole County Public Schools - Pinecrest Elem.
08.2015 - 01.2017

Multi-Age Teacher

Orange County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015

First Grade/Third Grade Teacher

OCPS
08.2011 - 06.2014

Intervention Specialist

Toronto City School District
08.2010 - 08.2011

Substitute Teacher

Toronto, Indian Creek, Buckeye Elementary, Bantam
08.2008 - 06.2010

Co-Teacher

Indian Creek Elementary
08.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Ohio University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Jefferson Community College

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