Jenna Golden
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects.
Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Diverse Learning Teacher
Stone Scholastic Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Provided language support to students of over 50+ different world languages, cultural backgrounds, and varying English proficiencies
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
English Language and Culture Auxiliar
Pio Baroja Bilingual School of Madrid
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Cultivated lessons in English for various subjects, one on one educational support, and district exam preparation
- Reinforced students' English oral skills, dealt with daily conflicts, and taught students about various cultures
- Assisted head teachers & staff with planning/language support, fostered intercultural & cross-cultural understanding
- Integrated American culture with academic instruction
- The students thrived in inquiry-based learning with Spanish flares, dialect connections, and learning that harmonized familiar cultural themes with new concepts
Education
English Language and Culture Auxiliar -
Pio Baroja Bilingual School of Madrid
Madrid, SpainDiverse Learning Teacher/English Language Support -
Stone Scholastic Academy
Chicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts - BA in Elementary Education with SEI Endorsement
The University of Arizona, College of Education
05.2014
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Learning Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student evaluations
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- ESL- English as Second Language
Websites
Certifications Skills
- Learning Behavior Specialist Certified - Kindergarten - Age 21
- K-6 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (PEL) - Illinois and Arizona
- English as a Second Language Certified Pre-K to 12th grade
- American Sign Language- 5 years
- English immersion Skills for Success Certified
- Certified Spanish A1 & A2 level
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified
Timeline
Diverse Learning Teacher
Stone Scholastic Academy
08.2020 - Current
English Language and Culture Auxiliar
Pio Baroja Bilingual School of Madrid
08.2018 - 07.2019
English Language and Culture Auxiliar -
Pio Baroja Bilingual School of Madrid
Diverse Learning Teacher/English Language Support -
Stone Scholastic Academy
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Elementary Education with SEI Endorsement
The University of Arizona, College of Education
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