Jenna Gerstenschlager
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder to form a positive learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grade 2
General Brown CSD
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Prepared materials for lessons and assessments while evaluating student performance to identify gaps and challenge students.
- Implemented whole group, small group, and one-on-one lessons to best develop strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns of each student.
- Collaborated with grade-level team to share materials and determine best scope and sequence for curriculum.
- Implemented communication with home through monthly newsletters, email and message updates, and phone calls when necessary.
- Grade-level representative for Dexter Employment Assistance Program (EAP) to discuss activities and concerns with building principal monthly.
- Secretary of District EAP to inform of building activities quarterly stemmed from Dexter EAP.
Substitute Teacher, Grades PreK-6th
General Brown CSD
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts for up to 30 students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
YMCA Daycare
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Planned and implemented daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student using engaging, hands-on learning activities for 10 toddlers.
- Communicated daily with parents about student progress.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management and thoroughly answering questions.
School Aged Child Care, Site Director
YMCA Daycare
12.2014 - 02.2017
- Communicated daily with parents about student progress at pick-up.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies.
- Trained new staff on day-to-day guidelines, expectations, and activities.
- Planned and led games, reading time and singing for 40 children by splitting into small group stations.
Education
Master of Science in Teaching - Childhood Education
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY08.2018
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY05.2017
Certification
- NYS Professional Certification - Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2)
- NYS Professional Certification - Childhood Education (Grades 1 - 6)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grade 2
General Brown CSD
04.2020 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher, Grades PreK-6th
General Brown CSD
10.2018 - 04.2020
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
YMCA Daycare
02.2017 - 08.2018
School Aged Child Care, Site Director
YMCA Daycare
12.2014 - 02.2017
Master of Science in Teaching - Childhood Education
SUNY Potsdam
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jefferson Community College
- NYS Professional Certification - Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2)
- NYS Professional Certification - Childhood Education (Grades 1 - 6)
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