Jean Gentile
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic professional committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. Experienced teaching several and several grades with differentiated instruction. Exceptional communication skills with parents, administrators and other educators.
Dedicated educator with a proven track record of mentoring five student teachers, fostering their development into highly effective instructors. Expertise in curriculum design and teaching methodologies enhances classroom engagement and student success. Committed to promoting a collaborative learning environment that encourages professional growth.
Dedicated Math Learning Center Facilitator with a proven track record of empowering current and future educators in mastering a complex math curriculum. Adept at fostering proficiency through hands-on materials and discovery learning approaches. Notable achievements include designing interactive workshops that significantly enhance teaching methodologies nationwide. Committed to advancing educational practices to inspire student engagement and success in mathematics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Wayzata Public Schools
Plymouth, MN
07.2013 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open ended questions during class discussions.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Incorporated art projects into lessons whenever possible in order to stimulate creativity among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education And Early Childhood Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2007
Skills
- Problem-based learning
- Individualized instruction
- Curriculum development
- Literacy education
- Mathematics instruction
- Student assessment
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Diversified instruction
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher communication
Affiliations
I love to travel near and far. While earning my undergraduate degree I lived two years overseas attending universities is England and Japan. I continue to travel preferring to "live close to the ground" and try to eat, travel and sleep like a local.
Accomplishments
Wayzata Outstanding Educator Award
Waukegan Spotlight Award to increasing parent involvment in school
Certification
ELL Endorsement State of Illinois
Facilitor of Bridges Math Workshops nationalwide
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Wayzata Public Schools
07.2013 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Elementary Education And Early Childhood Education
Western Governors University
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