JEAN PETTENGILL
Academic and Behavior Interventionist
Kingsley,MI
Summary
- Dedicated Educator with 30 years of success creating positive, inviting and safe learning environments.
- Expert in relationship building using restorative techniques to support staff and students.
- Proven history of improving student learning and behavior by adapting lesson plans to student needs.
- Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Restorative Practices Trainer
International Institute For Restorative Practices
Michigan-virtual
08.2021 - Current
- Reach out to building leaders to identify training needs related to building climate
- Support staff on tenets of restorative practices
- Facilitate organizational growth in managing behavior related circumstances.
Elementary Teacher
Benzie Central Schools
Benzie County, Michigan
08.1993 - Current
- Adhere to and supported school policies to enforce core values, high expectations and code of conduct
- Implement district-approved curriculum, materials and instructional methods to support academic achievement and student personal development
- Document student progress, attendance and behavior to retain records per district policies
- Deliver small group and individual instruction to allocate attention and build rapport with students
- Develop personalized instructional plans to accommodate student abilities, needs and learning characteristics
- Employ creative instructional tools and utilized diverse materials to deliver curriculum
- Administer testing programs and subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competency levels and develop individual learning plans
- Liaise with administrators and faculty to address program needs, improvements and resources
- Help resolve student's behavioral problems by modeling and reinforcing positive responses
- Participate in meetings with teachers to discuss school policies and regulations
- Create and foster a safe learning environment promoting encouragement and motivation
- Design lessons that provided opportunities for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
ISSN Building Team Lead
Benzie Central Schools
Lake Ann, MI
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Coached team members in restorative techniques necessary to build community.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new staff by in behavior management techniques.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained support network for students and addressed various issues by collaborating with parents, guardians and school administrators
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Technology Mentor
Benzie Central Schools
Lake Ann, MI
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Troubleshot building technology issues.
- Offered assistance in implementing and developing technology related projects and activities.
Education
Trainer Certification - Restorative Practices Trainer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English
Elementary and Middle School Teacher Certification
(K-5 all subjects, 6-8 English/Reading Specialist)
Master of Science - Restorative Practices
07.2024
Administration Certification - Path to Leadership
06.2024
Skills
- Promote technology integration
- Create strong relationships
- Administer formative assessment techniques
- Implement crisis intervention techniques
- Organize curriculum implementation
- Model restorative practice techniques
Certification
- Elementary Education certification
- Reading Specialist Endorsement
- Restorative Practices Trainer
- CPI certified
Timeline
Restorative Practices Trainer - International Institute For Restorative Practices
08.2021 - Current
ISSN Building Team Lead - Benzie Central Schools
09.2018 - 06.2021
Technology Mentor - Benzie Central Schools
09.2014 - 06.2018
Elementary Teacher - Benzie Central Schools
08.1993 - Current
International Institute of Restorative Practices - Trainer Certification, Restorative Practices Trainer
Aquinas College - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
International Institute of Restorative Practices - Master of Science, Restorative Practices
Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals - Administration Certification, Path to Leadership