Jenna Clingaman
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Offering strong foundation in educational principles and genuine passion for teaching and nurturing young minds, eager to learn and grow within classroom setting. Brings understanding of child development and educational strategies, coupled with ability to create engaging lesson plans and manage classroom dynamics. Ready to use and develop skills in lesson planning and classroom management in a 2nd grade role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher Intern
Central Michigan University
Elliott Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Boosted students'' self-confidence and motivation through regular positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, holding students accountable for meeting these standards consistently.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to plan interdisciplinary units, promoting deeper understanding of key concepts across multiple subjects.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Holt, MI
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a positive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for students with varying abilities, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Provided individualized support for struggling students by offering extra help sessions and modifying lesson plans to suit their needs.
- Boosted student engagement and participation through the implementation of interactive learning techniques.
Pre-Student Teaching
Clare Primary School
Clare, MI
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervise students in the classroom and assisted the teacher with lessons
- Monitor behaviors outside on the playground and when walking through the school to other classrooms
- Gathering knowledge on what the day-to-day activities are for being an elementary teacher
- Experiences in this section should have direct relevance to teaching and working with minors such as but not limited to substitute teaching, clinical experiences, coaching, or other teaching roles (teaching at a summer camp, before or after school programs, etc.) in the same field
- List experiences in reverse chronological order
- If it is a clinical experience, include the course name and under position title (ex
- Clinical Hours for Interdisciplinary Methods and Pre-Student Teaching)
Childcare
West Midland Family Center
Shepard, MI
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervise children in their day-to-day activities
- Assist the lead with construction of lesson plans for the next week
- Administer a classroom of young children to ensure their safety and learning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Teaching Grades PK-6
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2025
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Instructional strategies
- Literacy development
- Mathematics instruction
- Assessment techniques
- Classroom management
- Creative problem solving
Certification
CPR, First Aid Certification
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language (beginner)
Timeline
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
03.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teacher Intern
Central Michigan University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Pre-Student Teaching
Clare Primary School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Childcare
West Midland Family Center
03.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education, Teaching Grades PK-6
Central Michigan University
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