Jane Brown Riff
Chicago,IL
Summary
Educator prepared and experienced for cultivating positive and effective learning environment. Demonstrated ability in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Strong focus on community building. Known for fostering strong, meaningful relationships with students and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Chicago
08.2017 - Current
- Created a self-managing community of intrinsically motivated learners.
- Met the needs of diverse learners using a variety of support techniques and tools.
- Addressed the needs of proficient, exceptional, and struggling learners within each lesson/subject.
- Documented the demonstrated proficiency of struggling learners with and without a variety of supports, in effort to determine how best to help each student access the curriculum.
- Developed lessons and materials to supplement the curriculum.
- Developed and used a variety of assessment tools, both formative and summative, to gauge students' mastery of curriculum content.
- Supported new teachers by sharing classroom management, teaching, and assessment tools and techniques.
- Communicated frequently with parents in re: the academic progress, self-management skills, and relative strengths of each student.
- Designed and managed projects involving parents, students, and other classes to enrich students' learning experience.
- Coached 4th and 5th girls Volleyball (2023-present).
- Coached Science Olympiad: Meteorology and Metric Mastery (2023-present).
- Created the school yearbook (2014-2018)
5th Grade Teacher
Chicago International Charter School
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Education
Alternative Route To Certification - Elementary Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2010
M.D. - Instructional Technology
American Intercontinental University, Online
Chandler, AZ05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Africa And The African Diaspora
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, Maryland05-1998
Skills
- Instructional adaptation
- Literacy development
- Project-based learning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Interactive learning
Accomplishments
- Earned "D.R.I.V.E. Award" in 2010.
- Earned National Board Certification in English Language Learning in 2010.
- Median percent progress towards typical growth in Reading: 224% (2023-2024).
- Median percent progress towards typical growth in Math: 147% (2023-2024).
- Science Olympiad Meteorology coach, (2023-present): team placed 9th in state (2024).
Certification
- Professional Educator License
Timeline
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Chicago
08.2017 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Chicago International Charter School
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Professional Educator License
Alternative Route To Certification - Elementary Education
National Louis University
M.D. - Instructional Technology
American Intercontinental University, Online
Bachelor of Science - Africa And The African Diaspora
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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