Jenifer Rhodes
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Creative Elementary Teacher develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Provisional Elementary Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments
Buildings and Grounds Worker
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
05.2001 - 01.2024
- Using rakes or blowers, cleared debris from sidewalks, driveways, or other areas.
- Operated vehicles such as sweepers or golf carts when necessary.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while performing job duties.
- Inspected grounds for any potential hazards or safety issues.
- Collected trash from grounds by waste management regulations.
- Operated power equipment safely, such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and chainsaws.
- Assisted with special events held on the property, such as award ceremonies or graduations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH11-2023
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Activity Planning
- Multimedia instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Behavior Modeling
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Individualized Instruction
- Special Education
- Compliance standards
- Oral communication
- Student Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Organization
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
Hobbies
- My hobbies consist of rolling skating.
- traveling I've been to Alaska and Japan
- sewing
Accomplishments
- Girl scouts won 2 awards best troop
- at the university level I earned 3 honor chords and 3 metals for academics in college and a merit badge
- when I was in junior high I won second place in a fashion show when I was in the 4-H club. I sewed a skirt with a matching vest
Timeline
Provisional Elementary Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
01.2024 - Current
Buildings and Grounds Worker
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
05.2001 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southern New Hampshire University