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Jena Krinock

Galveston

Summary

Dedicated educational professional with a strong commitment to creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick ability to learn and apply new skills. Committed to utilizing these qualities to drive team success and contribute to the overall growth and development of the school.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Trinity Episcopal School
08.2024 - Current
  • Assess student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
  • Promote a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
  • Establish a strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.

5TH GRADE ELAR & SCIENCE TEACHER

Trinity Episcopal School
08.2021 - Current
  • Planned and implemented cross-curricular, high interest novel studies that promote engagement and meaningful classroom discussions.
  • Instructed and guided students in the writing process to create and publish authentic compositions.
  • Evaluated student progress through the use of formative and summative assessment tools.
  • Implemented a scientific inquiry program by modeling the scientific process through labs and investigations.
  • Fostered a cooperative community of learners through learning tribes.
  • Organized and facilitated service-learning projects and volunteering.
  • Coached students for the I am Texas writing competition for the Bryan Museum.
  • Collaborated with the school's rector and administration to support students' mental health and well-being.
  • Planned an overnight field trip to Camp Allen to connect TEKS aligned science and history curriculum to outdoor education.
  • Advocated to bring in bullying prevention and hygiene presentations from the Teen Health Center to strengthen students' understanding of growth and development.

YOUTH GROUP DIRECTOR

Trinity Episcopal Church
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Lead weekly small group bible studies with 6th grade-high school students.
  • Communicated frequently with families to keep them informed about programming, volunteer opportunities, and equip them with tools to cultivate a strong spiritual foundation at home.
  • Organized and facilitated community service events with youth including Feed Galveston and St. Vincent's House Events.
  • Scheduled and chaperoned mission trips and camps.
  • Planned and executed church parties and events.
  • Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games into group sessions.

2ND GRADE TEACHER

Trinity Episcopal School
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepared students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Coffered with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Spearheaded a curriculum committee to vertically and horizontally align our K-8 ELAR curriculum.
  • Led staff in the implementation and adoption of a new ELAR curriculum.
  • Organized an annual school wide service learning project raising awareness for childhood cancer.
  • Participated in a Strategic Planning Committee to enhance and strengthen the school's identity, climate, culture, and vision.

ENGLISH TEACHER (ESL)

VIPKid
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Taught 1-on-1 online full immersion language and content classes based on the US Common Core State Standards to Chinese students

3RD GRADE TEACHER

Oppe Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicated those objectives to students
  • Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help

3RD GRADE TEACHER

Grace School
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with the third grade team to create engaging and focused individualized lessons
  • Organized a service learning project in which students created, donated, and hand delivered a personalized poetry book to Texas Children's Hospital
  • Guided students through the writing process through mini-lessons, small-group lessons, and individual conferencing to help improve students' writing skills
  • Provided enrichment opportunities for advanced students
  • Orchestrated the Third Grade Cultural Exposition, a culminating activity for a unit study on immigration where students presented about their heritage to students, parents, and staff
  • Incorporated guided math groups to meet the needs of various learning styles and abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-2008

Skills

  • Collaborative teaching
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Parent communication
  • Recruitment

Certification

Generalist Early Childhood – 4 and
ESL, Texas Education Agency, 2008
TEFL Certificate Costa Rica, 2011

Professional Development

Neuhaus Dyslexia Training: Scientific
Spelling, Accurate and Automatic
Reading, Reading Readiness,
Unexpected Underachievement, 2023
Supporting Every Student Online:
Differentiating Literacy, 2020
NCTE Conference, 2018
Capturing Kids’ Hearts, 2015
The Writing Academy, 2015
Lucy Calkins: Implementing
Rigorous, Coherent Writing
Curriculum, 2014
Texas Tech University, TSTEM Center:
Engineering is Elementary, 2014
Region 4 Reading and Writing
Conference, 2013
Grace School Technology Conference,
2012-2013

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Trinity Episcopal School
08.2024 - Current

YOUTH GROUP DIRECTOR

Trinity Episcopal Church
07.2023 - 05.2024

5TH GRADE ELAR & SCIENCE TEACHER

Trinity Episcopal School
08.2021 - Current

2ND GRADE TEACHER

Trinity Episcopal School
08.2017 - 07.2021

ENGLISH TEACHER (ESL)

VIPKid
07.2016 - 03.2017

3RD GRADE TEACHER

Oppe Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016

3RD GRADE TEACHER

Grace School
08.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University

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