Jeni R Roadcap
PO Box 213, Montezuma,IA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside traditional classroom setting.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to overall school climate.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Director of After-School Programs
Waverly Childcare And Preschool
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Promoted physical health among participating students by incorporating fitness-based activities into daily schedules.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Secured increased funding for after-school programs through effective grant writing and community partnerships.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Developed comprehensive curricula for various programs, ensuring educational quality and alignment with school standards.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Streamlined program administration by implementing efficient scheduling and communication systems.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environment.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by developing clear expectations and consequences within supportive framework for all participants.
- Established safe and inclusive environment, promoting positive behavior and fostering social-emotional growth among students.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Teacher
Lawton School District
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to overall school climate
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12.1995
Skills
- Time Management
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Parent Collaboration
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Recreational Activity Planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Data gathering
- Multitasking Abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Medication Administration
- Effective Communication
- CPR AED (CPR AED) Certified
- Reinforcement Strategies
- Assistive Technology
- Self Motivated
- Progress Documentation
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Group Instruction
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Behavioral support
Certification
Iowa Principalship PK-12 Certificate, July 2012
Iowa PK-12 Supervisor of Special Education Certificate, July 2012
Iowa Teacher Certificate: Elem. (K-6) Math (K-8)
Timeline
Teacher
Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
08.2012 - Current
Director of After-School Programs
Waverly Childcare And Preschool
09.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
08.2006 - 06.2009
Teacher
Lawton School District
08.1998 - 06.2002
Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
01.1997 - 12.1998
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Iowa
Iowa Principalship PK-12 Certificate, July 2012
Iowa PK-12 Supervisor of Special Education Certificate, July 2012
Iowa Teacher Certificate: Elem. (K-6) Math (K-8)
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