Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
Dean's List (2022-2024)
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Jenna Cooper

Royal Oak

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic elementary teacher, skilled in creating engaging, student-centered lessons, and fostering a positive learning environment. Committed to supporting diverse learners, building strong relationships, and promoting academic and social growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Third Grade Teacher

Whitman Elementary
Pontiac, MI
08.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with interventionists and support staff to implement RTI/MTSS strategies effectively
  • Built strong relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement
  • Used assessment data to plan small group instruction and monitor progress towards grade-level standards
  • Differentiated lesson plans to meet the wide range of academic needs, including struggling and at-risk students
  • Delivered targeted, data driven instruction to support diverse learners in a Title I setting, improving student growth in reading and math

Long-term Substitute Teacher

Rogers Elementary
Berkley, MI
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assumed full classroom responsibility, including lesson planning, instruction, and assessment
  • Built strong relationships with students quickly to establish trust, reinforce expectations and maintain a positive learning environment
  • Designed and implemented engaging lessons that balanced curriculum goals with flexibility to meet real-time student needs

Camp Counselor/Camp Manager

YMCA
Port Huron, MI
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Planned and led daily activity plans for campers ages 5-13
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive environment that supported campers social and emotional development
  • Encouraged teamwork, leadership, and confidence among campers

Education

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
12-2024

Skills

  • Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development
  • Assessment and Data Analysis
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Pedagogical Knowledge
  • Educational Technology
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Leadership
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Critical thinking
  • Empathy/Compassion
  • Cultural Competence

Accomplishments

Oakland University Swim & Dive Team (2020-2021)

Oakland University Club Rugby Team (2022-2024)

Timeline

Third Grade Teacher

Whitman Elementary
08.2025 - Current

Long-term Substitute Teacher

Rogers Elementary
12.2024 - 06.2025

Camp Counselor/Camp Manager

YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2024

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education

Oakland University

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

Deans List (2023-2024), Oakland University Club Rugby Team (2022-2023), Social and Attendance Committee, Pontiac Schools (2025-2026)

Dean's List (2022-2024)

Oakland University Dean's List from 2022-2024.