Jenifer Kalfas
English teacher
Dunkirk,New York
Summary
Passionate English teacher dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs. Design and plan unit lessons to promote mastery of English and Literature in middle, high school, and college students. Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Faculty
Online, Bryant & Stratton College
Remote
10.2021 - Current
- Ensure students meet the established learning objectives
- Provide individual support to reinforce student learning and successful course completion
- Evaluate students' abilities and grasp of material, keeping appropriate records and providing focused feedback.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
HSD / Reading Teacher
Cassadaga Job Corps
Cassadaga, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Work with students in a blended learning environment with the Penn Foster online high school program
- Work individually with students who require clarification / individualization of material
- Modify and adapt asynchronous lessons for struggling students
- Supervise testing for security and validity
- Design supplemental curriculum, lessons, and assessments for students taking their TABE and TASC exams.
English Instructor
JMHS / Penn Foster
Remote
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provide instructional support for students enrolled in course
- Delivering remediation and one-on-one instruction focused feedback on assignments and projects.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
Toll Collector
New York State Thruway Authority
Buffalo, NY
12.2012 - 10.2019
- Operated toll collection equipment and processed toll payments accurately.
- Classified all vehicles passing through toll lanes in accordance with procedural requirements.
- Train new employees during their initial days.
- Annually present review class on policies and procedures with all collectors in the Buffalo area.
After Hours Tutor
Seneca Nation of Indians
Irving, NY
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Residential Advisor
Cassadaga Job Corps Academy
Cassadaga, NY
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintain communication with other staff through updated and accurate record keeping
- Established consistent relationships with students to maintain professional boundaries.
- Maintained communication with students' counselors, instructors, and staff members to promote supportive environment.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
Assistant Office Manager
Advanced Septic Service
Cassadaga, NY
04.2011 - 01.2018
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of the business.
- Optimized office schedule to balance team workloads, group productivity and financial targets.
- Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal.
Substitute Teacher
Dunkirk City School District
Dunkirk, New York
09.2010 - 02.2014
- 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 schedules.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
English Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
Winchester, VA
08.2007 - 05.2010
- English instruction for 9th, 10th and 11th grades
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Readied Juniors for the VA English SOL.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
AIS Instructor
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School
Dunkirk, New York
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Developed alternate lessons and activities to improve student achievement in grades K - 8
- Assessed students for reading fluency and comprehension
- Tested students on materials presented in class to assess grasp of material.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY06.1998
Skills
- Individual Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Literature Debate
- Homework Assignment Planning
- Reading assignments
- Teacher collaboration
Certification
- New York State Professional certification - English Language Arts 7 - 12
Quote
A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.
Lao Tzu
Timeline
English Faculty
Online, Bryant & Stratton College
10.2021 - Current
English Instructor
JMHS / Penn Foster
10.2021 - 03.2022
HSD / Reading Teacher
Cassadaga Job Corps
01.2019 - Current
After Hours Tutor
Seneca Nation of Indians
04.2018 - 12.2018
Residential Advisor
Cassadaga Job Corps Academy
12.2017 - 03.2018
Toll Collector
New York State Thruway Authority
12.2012 - 10.2019
Assistant Office Manager
Advanced Septic Service
04.2011 - 01.2018
Substitute Teacher
Dunkirk City School District
09.2010 - 02.2014
English Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2010
AIS Instructor
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School
09.2006 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Hilbert College
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