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JENNA BANNON

Kenner,LA

Summary

Creative, fresh student-centered educator that has consciously left the corporate world behind her and is currently pursuing her alternative teaching certification to land her lifelong dream job within the education community. Dedicated to supporting the development of her student's critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while tailoring a curriculum to meet the diverse needs of her students. Promoting inquiry-based learning that creates opportunities for her students to connect to their learning in a meaningful way while fostering individuality and self-actualization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher/ Math Star Teacher

T.H. Harris
08.2022 - Current
  • Instructed 280+ students daily
  • Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Incorporated project-based learning methods into curriculum, equipping students with problem-solving skills applicable to real-life situations.
  • Enhanced student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Monitored student progress with regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address individual needs.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students had access to engaging content.
  • Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning strategies.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in curriculum development committees and professional development workshops.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of weakness for improvement efforts.
  • Facilitated peer review activities that fostered collaborative learning and improved students'' understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Strengthened students'' critical thinking skills by emphasizing problem-solving strategies in daily math practice.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.

Science Teacher - 7th & 8th Grade

T.H. Harris Middle School
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Instructed 283+ students daily
  • Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
  • Maintained consistent communication with parents and students regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
  • Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
  • Organized field trips and guest speakers to expose students to various career opportunities within the scientific community, inspiring future scientists.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.

Summer Bridge/Middle School Teacher - English

Haynes Academy & T.H. Harris Middle School
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to create interdisciplinary projects that connected multiple subject areas for enhanced learning experiences.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating diverse literature into lesson plans.
  • Supported English language learners with targeted assistance, enhancing their overall comprehension of course content across all subjects.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Boosted student engagement during math lessons by integrating hands-on activities that emphasized real-world applications of concepts.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Fostered an inclusive classroom culture by addressing diverse needs through differentiated instruction methods.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.

Family Nanny

Drew and Summer Thompson
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth
  • Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities
  • Taught children safe behavior when crossing street and to avoid contact with unsafe objects
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities, and playdates
  • Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other detrimental influences
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition
  • Facilitated safe, caring, and warm environment for children to stimulate development
  • Participated in hands-on learning activities with children incorporating art
  • Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment
  • Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.

Grant Funded Community Outreach Coordinator

Natchez Children's Services, CAC
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums, and outreach events
  • Gave presentations at public gatherings, community events and school meetings
  • Served in various leadership roles to plan and manage community initiatives
  • Promoted community events and news through monthly newsletters, which were distributed to local families and community leaders
  • Coordinated fundraising efforts to promote community organizations serving health needs of children
  • Cultivated and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identified new partners, uncovered untapped opportunities, and raised brand awareness.

Office Manager

Whiteside & Simms Accounting Office
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism, and performance objectives
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering, and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records
  • Oversaw scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars
  • Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies
  • Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by resolving client and case issues effectively
  • Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment scheduling, record tracking and data communications
  • Wrote professional business correspondence to maintain strong line of communications
  • Conferred with business leaders to evaluate needs and strategize operational improvements
  • Streamlined back-office services for clients to promote proper functionality and positive user experience
  • Culled knowledge of federal and state-level mandates to assess compliance across areas of operation
  • Drafted manuals and resources for identifying access to services
  • Oversaw CRM updates and backups, report generation and troubleshooting requisition.

Office Manager

Dr. Mark Chaney Dental Office
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Monitored accounts to proactively identify aging balances and insurance payment problems in need of attention
  • Coordinated office operations to secure team compliance to optimal patient protections and administrative requirements
  • Prepared timely office reports covering metrics such as expenses, patient loads and billing
  • Scheduled patient appointments and effectively oversaw cancellations and last-minute adjustments
  • Responded to patient queries and concerns to resolve issues in accordance with company policies and procedures, healthcare regulations and dental board standards
  • Implemented staff scheduling procedures to provide full coverage, supporting organizational needs
  • Implemented initiative-taking measures to safeguard health and well-being of communities, utilizing good oral health and PPE
  • Coordinated execution and improvement of daily dental office practices
  • Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications in database and case management software
  • Maintained and evaluated clinic budgets, general ledger, and billing systems.

Senior Level Executive Assistant to CEO

N-Y Associates, Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Hired, trained, evaluated, and retained high-performing, effective, and diverse team embodying organizational culture
  • Cultivated successful business culture focused on performance optimization and goal attainment
  • Led organizational development changes, enabling organization to better respond and adapt to industry and market changes
  • Served as strategic advisor and functional expert on critical strategic and operational matters
  • Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success
  • Promoted company public profile by delivering speeches, drafting articles, and presenting at industry conferences as public face of organization
  • Revitalized business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall profits
  • Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits
  • Cultivated strong industry relationships with competitors and suppliers to promote cooperative interactions and improve industry insights
  • Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate
  • Utilized accounting knowledge to help senior managers develop and implement business improvements
  • Spearheaded acquisitions to expand company portfolio.

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

Baptist Community Ministries
02.2013 - 02.2014
  • Led organizational development changes, enabling organization to better respond and adapt to industry and market changes
  • Served as strategic advisor and functional expert on critical strategic and operational matters
  • Fostered proactive attitude and future-focused thinking among staff in fast-paced environment
  • Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success
  • Promoted company public profile by delivering speeches, authoring articles, and presenting at industry conferences as public face of organization
  • Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones, and budget for complex contracts
  • Identified business issues, creating customized solutions for individual problems
  • Reviewed employee performance and delivered constructive feedback to improve performance
  • Spearheaded training initiatives to improve employee performance and bottom-line business results
  • Oversaw strategic event planning, executive presentation materials and visual presentations
  • Cultivated positive relationships with media organizations to support PR objectives
  • Directed internal communications efforts and fostered development of proactive and comprehensive communications programs between leadership team and employees
  • Participated in networking events to establish and cement community ties, B2B relationships and industry connections
  • Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality, and growth of company
  • Defined project roadmap to solidify project objectives and milestones.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
06.2004

05/21 To Present

ITEACH Louisiana

Phi Mu Alumni

Skills

  • Teaching, Tutoring, and Counseling
  • Student Engagement
  • Collaborative Learning
  • STEM Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Flexible and Adaptive
  • Team Building and Collaboration
  • Proofreading/Editing
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Effective Collaboration with Parents
  • Project Oversight
  • Public Speaking
  • Event Coordination & Planning
  • Community Service
  • Planning
  • Document Management
  • Data Management
  • Microsoft
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Quick Books & Quicken
  • Google Docs
  • Social Media & Management

Timeline

7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher/ Math Star Teacher

T.H. Harris
08.2022 - Current

Summer Bridge/Middle School Teacher - English

Haynes Academy & T.H. Harris Middle School
05.2022 - 07.2022

Science Teacher - 7th & 8th Grade

T.H. Harris Middle School
02.2022 - 05.2022

Family Nanny

Drew and Summer Thompson
10.2021 - 02.2022

Grant Funded Community Outreach Coordinator

Natchez Children's Services, CAC
05.2021 - 10.2021

Office Manager

Whiteside & Simms Accounting Office
01.2019 - 03.2020

Office Manager

Dr. Mark Chaney Dental Office
01.2018 - 02.2019

Senior Level Executive Assistant to CEO

N-Y Associates, Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2018

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

Baptist Community Ministries
02.2013 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of New Orleans

05/21 To Present

ITEACH Louisiana

Phi Mu Alumni

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