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Jena Roberts

Farmington,NM

Summary

Experienced with educational leadership, particularly in middle school settings, fostering positive learning environment and supporting both students and staff. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address challenges and drive school improvement. Knowledge of curriculum development, student behavior management, and team collaboration.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Bloomfield Schools
Bloomfield
07.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated student discipline processes, ensuring adherence to school policies and fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Implemented curriculum enhancements, collaborating with teachers to align instructional strategies with school goals.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops, promoting best practices in classroom management and instructional techniques.
  • Oversaw daily operations of middle school activities, ensuring alignment with educational standards and compliance regulations.
  • Conducted regular safety drills, maintaining a secure environment for students and staff members alike.
  • Supported the principal regarding staffing decisions by participating in interviews.
  • Addressed parent concerns promptly, leading to increased satisfaction and trust in school leadership.
  • Monitored attendance trends closely, implementing targeted interventions to reduce chronic absenteeism rates among students.

Teacher

Mosaic Academy
Aztec, NM
06.2021 - 05.2025

I teach 6th-8th grade. I lesson plan, create curriculum, build assignments, read and graph data, create assessments, communicate with parents and students, and collaborate with other staff members.

  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized Educational plan as part of integrated classroom.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet national standards.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Teacher

Farmington Schools
Farmington , NM
05.2012 - 05.2020

Taught 3rd grade all subjects and 5th grade ELA. I created lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and curriculum.

  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in Math and ELA.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized education plans as part of integrated classroom.

Work Study Student

San Juan College
Farmington , NM
01.2005 - 05.2010

I worked in many different departments over the 5 years I was a work study student. I worked in student services, financial aide, business office, and music department.

  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using MS Office suite.
  • Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
  • Received and accurately handled money in payment for student tuition and fines.
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
  • Greeted customers and guests warmly, offering any type of assistance .

Education

Certificate - Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
10-2024

MBA - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
10-2020

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05-2012

Associate of Arts - Education

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
05-2010

GED -

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
05-1999

Skills

  • Effective leadership
  • Parent communication
  • School safety
  • Academic advising
  • Collaborative planning
  • Parent engagement
  • School facilities and operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Critical thinking and judgment
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Curriculum evaluation
  • Community engagement
  • Documentation
  • Staff management
  • Public speaking
  • Discipline management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Performance evaluations
  • Faculty support
  • Attendance monitoring

Certification

  • TESOL Certified
  • Administration Certificate - 2024
  • Licensed Administrator - 2025

TESOL

I am certified to teach students that come form bilingual families.

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Bloomfield Schools
07.2025 - Current

Teacher

Mosaic Academy
06.2021 - 05.2025

Teacher

Farmington Schools
05.2012 - 05.2020

Work Study Student

San Juan College
01.2005 - 05.2010

Certificate - Administration

University of Phoenix

MBA - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of New Mexico

Associate of Arts - Education

San Juan College

GED -

San Juan College