Jeanette Dunlap
Pekasie,PA
Summary
Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Quakertown Christian School
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- 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.
- 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.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Served on Curriculum and Instruction Committee for three years.
- Served as ACT 48 reporter for four years
- Served as Mentor Teacher two years.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
06.1988 - 08.2017
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
Kindergarten Teacher and Third Grade Teacher
Penn Christian Academy
08.1984 - 06.1988
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Master of Education - Reading Specialist
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA12.1990
Bachelor of Science - Bible Studies And Elementary Education
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC05.1984
Skills
- Course Materials and Supplies
- Behavioral Improvement
- Student Needs Assessments
- Educational Process Knowledge
- Evaluate Students
- Active Participation
- Collaborative Environments
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Management
- Classroom Material Selection
- Developing Social Skills
- Administrative Organization
- Team Collaboration
Certification
Certified Reading Specialist (Pennsylvania Department of Education)
Certified Level 11 (Pennsylvania Department of Education)
Currently up to date with Act 48 hours
Timeline
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Quakertown Christian School
08.2015 - 06.2023
Private Tutor
Self-employed
06.1988 - 08.2017
Kindergarten Teacher and Third Grade Teacher
Penn Christian Academy
08.1984 - 06.1988
Master of Education - Reading Specialist
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Science - Bible Studies And Elementary Education
Columbia International University
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