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
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
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
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
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
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