Jen Fehrmann
Stacy,MN
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in lesson planning and classroom management. Fostered social-emotional growth and enhanced student engagement through differentiated instruction and effective parent communication. Created a positive learning environment that supports diverse learners and promotes academic success, recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2025.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher and Middle School Math teacher
Community of Grace Christian School
White Bear Lake, MN
01.2021 - Current
- Formally known as Magnuson Christian School
- Designed lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental needs, enhancing student engagement.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Provided emotional support for students who were struggling socially or academically.
- Partnered with parents to communicate student progress and collaboratively address concerns, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Tracked and documented student progress and performance, providing actionable insights for targeted instructional adjustments.
- Assessed student progress through observations and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Utilized educational technology to enrich lessons and support interactive learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Established clear classroom rules and procedures to promote a structured learning environment.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
<ul> <li>Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and standards to maintain a safe environment.</li> <li>Managed staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations to build a skilled and effective team.</li> <li>Developed and implemented educational programs for children and families to promote engagement.</li> <li>Coordinated community outreach initiatives, establishing partnerships with local organizations to enhance community engagement.</li> <li>Monitored budget allocations, managing financial resources to maximize efficiency.</li> <li>Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication with staff and parents.</li> <li>Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics and identify improvement areas.</li> </ul>
Lake Area Discovery Center
White Bear Lake, MN
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and standards to maintain a safe environment.
- Managed staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations to build a skilled and effective team.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for children and families to promote engagement.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives, establishing partnerships with local organizations to enhance community engagement.
- Monitored budget allocations, managing financial resources to maximize efficiency.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication with staff and parents.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics and identify improvement areas.
<ul> <li>Coordinated recruitment, training, evaluation, and disciplinary processes for employees to enhance team effectiveness.</li> <li>Sourced and hired high-quality candidates for key vacancies.</li> <li>Managed staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations.</li> <li>Developed strong working relationships with staff, clients, and vendors to foster collaboration and support site operations.</li> <li>Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.</li> <li>Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.</li> <li>Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.</li> </ul>
Sylvan Learning Center
Grand Forks, ND
01.2004 - 06.2015
- Coordinated recruitment, training, evaluation, and disciplinary processes for employees to enhance team effectiveness.
- Sourced and hired high-quality candidates for key vacancies.
- Managed staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, clients, and vendors to foster collaboration and support site operations.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
Primrose School of the Lakes
Blaine, MN
01.2012 - 06.2012
Sylvan Learning Center
Grand Forks, ND
01.2004 - 01.2006
Sub teaching
Hatton, ND
01.2002 - 01.2004
Education
BA - Elementary Education
Mayville State University
ND01-2002
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom management
- Mathematical concepts
- Student assessment
- Differentiation strategies
- Educational technology
- Emotional assistance
- Collaboration with Educators
- Parent communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Emotional assistance
- Conflict management
- Time management
- Positive reinforcement
- Positive reinforcement
References
- Ashtony Natwick, Community of Grace Christian School, 202-213-8945
- Kathy Suarez, St. Paul Police Department Chaplin, 319-329-7309
- Jody Simpson, District Manager, Sylvan Learning Center, 515-669-2060
Professional Development
Participation in monthly meetings with seven other learning centers to discuss and review what changes or updates need to take place for the following month.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher and Middle School Math teacher
Community of Grace Christian School
01.2021 - Current
<ul> <li>Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and standards to maintain a safe environment.</li> <li>Managed staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations to build a skilled and effective team.</li> <li>Developed and implemented educational programs for children and families to promote engagement.</li> <li>Coordinated community outreach initiatives, establishing partnerships with local organizations to enhance community engagement.</li> <li>Monitored budget allocations, managing financial resources to maximize efficiency.</li> <li>Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication with staff and parents.</li> <li>Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics and identify improvement areas.</li> </ul>
Lake Area Discovery Center
01.2015 - 01.2021
Primrose School of the Lakes
01.2012 - 06.2012
<ul> <li>Coordinated recruitment, training, evaluation, and disciplinary processes for employees to enhance team effectiveness.</li> <li>Sourced and hired high-quality candidates for key vacancies.</li> <li>Managed staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations.</li> <li>Developed strong working relationships with staff, clients, and vendors to foster collaboration and support site operations.</li> <li>Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.</li> <li>Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.</li> <li>Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.</li> </ul>
Sylvan Learning Center
01.2004 - 06.2015
Sylvan Learning Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
Sub teaching
01.2002 - 01.2004
BA - Elementary Education
Mayville State University