Jeanne Blum
Show Low,AZ
Summary
Accomplished educator, successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- Grade 5
Show Low Unified School Dist 10
Show Low, AZ
07.2016 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lesson to meet state standards.
- Supported student teachers and new teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Worked as team lead and camp coordinator.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Comprehensive Gifted Teacher- Grade 3
Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills for advanced learning.
- 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.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Gifted and Talented Teacher- Grades 2-6
Douglas County School District
Minden, NV
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experiences.
Teacher- Grades 3-6
Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale, AZ
10.1992 - 06.2005
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Technology director
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Teacher- Grade 3
Department Of Defense Dependent Schools
Ramstein, Germany
01.1988 - 05.1992
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Technology director, networking DoDDS facilities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Glendale, AZ05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.1985
Skills
- Minor in teaching Reading
- Gifted Endorsement
- Problem-solving skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Teacher- Grade 5
Show Low Unified School Dist 10
07.2016 - Current
Comprehensive Gifted Teacher- Grade 3
Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2013 - 06.2016
Gifted and Talented Teacher- Grades 2-6
Douglas County School District
08.2005 - 06.2013
Teacher- Grades 3-6
Glendale Elementary School District
10.1992 - 06.2005
Teacher- Grade 3
Department Of Defense Dependent Schools
01.1988 - 05.1992
Master of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University