Jenie Shilling
Elementary Teacher
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Elementary committed to fostering a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment. Extensive experience with elementary grades Prek-5th grades. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Experience with Special Ed students in a PreK Coteach setting,
Aligning lessons with state standards and data driven instruction. Strong collaboration with staff and parents. Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and strong classroom management. Committed to school-wide initiatives and professional development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Prek Head Start Teacher
San Antonio School District
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Conducted 2 annual home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
- Helped implement IEP goals,accommodations and behavioral plans for Special Ed students in the PreK Coteach and Gen Ed setting.
- Referred students for evaluation through MTSS
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Served on PBIS and CAC committees.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives and events.
- Collaborated with team for lesson planning.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and tailored instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Full Time Building Substitute Teacher
Kennewick School District
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedule.
- Substituted in Prek through High School Classrooms
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Elementary Teacher- 4/5th Grades, 3rd Grade
Yoncalla School District
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned small group reading and math instruction and progressed monitored.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Supported PBIS in and outside the classroom
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Frequent communication with parents and preparing for conferences.
Long Term 1st Grade Sub/ Kinder Sub Short Term
Hermiston School District
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Attended all staff meetings.
- Collaborated with team to plan lessons aligned with state standards.
- Participated in weekly PLC meeting to discuss student progress and groupings.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Planned small group skills instruction with my team and taught each day; monitored and switched out groups based upon progress.
- Strong communication with parents and conducted conferences.
Elementary Teacher 4th Grade
Harney County School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Planned and taught intervention reading and math groups.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Integrated technology to enhance learning experiences and facilitate interactive lessons.
- Administered state and disrict assessments.
- Regular communication with parents and conducted conferences.
- Collaborated with team on lesson planning and PLC meetings.
- Supported school initiatives and events.
Elementary Teacher- K,1st, 2nd, 3rd, K-5 Math Lab
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2016
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations to tailor instruction.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Taught ELL students administering the yearly Texas TELPAS assessment.
- Collaborated with team on lesson planning, weekly PLC meetings, and other activities.
- Designed lessons for K-5 students in a math lab setting for one year.
- Strong communication with parents and preparing conferences.
- Followed IEP goals for Special Ed students for inclusion instruction and worked closely with the SPED teacher to meet the needs of the students.
- Supported school-wide events and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Oregon State University
La Grande, OR06.1986
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- First aid and CPR certified
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Classroom management techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Conscious discipline teachniques
- MTSS Framework
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Community Theatre and Musical Groups
- Working with Special Needs students
Timeline
Prek Head Start Teacher
San Antonio School District
08.2024 - Current
Long Term 1st Grade Sub/ Kinder Sub Short Term
Hermiston School District
11.2021 - 09.2022
Full Time Building Substitute Teacher
Kennewick School District
10.2021 - 06.2024
Elementary Teacher- 4/5th Grades, 3rd Grade
Yoncalla School District
08.2016 - 06.2021
Elementary Teacher 4th Grade
Harney County School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
Elementary Teacher- K,1st, 2nd, 3rd, K-5 Math Lab
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Oregon State University