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, IN12-2002
Reading Specialist Masters Degree - Reading Specialist
Olivet University
Bourbonnais, ILNational 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