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Jeannie Petersen

Lansing,IL

Summary

Dedicated 4th Grade Co-Taught Teacher with a proven ability to foster student engagement, implement differentiated instruction, and build strong relationships. Passionate about enhancing collaborative learning environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Co-Taught Teacher

Lansing School District 158
Lansing, IL
07.2009 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation and understanding.
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to support academic growth.
  • Integrated technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
  • School Improvement Team
  • Basketball Coach/Chaperone
  • PBIS Committee
  • Team Leader
  • Extended Day Teacher
  • Summer School Teacher

4th Grade Teacher

Flossmoor School District 161
Flossmoor, IL
06.2003 - 06.2005
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning and engagement.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Assessed student performance using standardized testing and formative assessments to inform instructional practices.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects, fostering teamwork and critical thinking among students.

7th Grade Special Education

Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative
Gary, IN
12.2002 - 06.2003
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12-2002

Reading Specialist Masters Degree - Reading Specialist

Olivet University
Bourbonnais, IL

National Board Certification - Literacy

National Board Certified Teacher
12-2025

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom instruction
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Small group instruction
  • Behavior management
  • Student engagement
  • Peer mentoring
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Individualized instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Role model
  • Growth mindset
  • Student rapport

Timeline

4th Grade Co-Taught Teacher

Lansing School District 158
07.2009 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Flossmoor School District 161
06.2003 - 06.2005

7th Grade Special Education

Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative
12.2002 - 06.2003

Reading Specialist Masters Degree - Reading Specialist

Olivet University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education

Purdue University

National Board Certification - Literacy

National Board Certified Teacher