Jenna Harrison
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Friendly and energetic individual with several years of experience in a variety of settings. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Long term ESE substitute teacher
Escambia School District
Mars, PA, FL
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards and district guidelines.
- Delivered engaging instruction across various subjects to diverse student groups.
- Managed classroom behavior and created a positive learning environment for students.
Kidscam Group Leader at OWA
KidsCam
Foley, Alabama
05.2024 - 08.2025
- I was responsible for overseeing 2-4 groups of campers a day.
- I assisted the counselors with making sure all their campers transitioned from each activity safely.
- I would bring campers to their counselors when they arrived late to camp.
- I led group activities to keep campers engaged when we had down time.
Field Placement Student, Grades 1 and 3
Ensley Elementary School
Pensacola, Florida
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with students one-on-one and in small groups to reinforce skills.
- Observed progress monitoring procedures.
- Read with students to increase literacy.
- Assisted with school day transitions, such as walking students throughout the building and to their buses during dismissal.
- Supervised recess.
- Organized student work and materials for distribution.
- Monitored students during lessons, assisting as needed with both behavior and academics.
Academic Tutor
Dutilh Church/Seneca Valley School District
Cranberry Township, PA
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Participated in a partnership between a local school district and my church to support elementary-aged students who were learning remotely during the pandemic.
- Supervised and encouraged students to actively participate in their virtual lessons.
- Assisted with classwork, homework, and test preparation.
- Provided recreation during study breaks.
Planet Preschool Teacher
Mars Area School District
Mars, PA
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Instructed preschoolers as part of a high school child development course.
- Designed and executed lessons, activities, games, and crafts for a variety of developmental preschool skills.
- Created bulletin board displays and center activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established and reinforced classroom management procedures while encouraging positive student behavior.
- Accompanied and assisted preschoolers during a field trip to the Pittsburgh Childrens Museum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Community Education
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL 08.2022 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL 08.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Mars Area High School
Mars, PASkills
- Small Group and Individual Child Care and Instruction
- Communication, Cooperation, and Motivation
- Planning and Leading Lessons and Activities
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Homework Assistance
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
References
TOM PARKINSON, Pastor, Dutilh Church: tparkinson@dutilhumc.org
SARAH HOGUE, Childrens Ministry Director, Dutilh Church: shogue@dutilhumc.org
JOEYLYNN SHAW, Director, Upward Cheerleading: jlshandmadecrafts@gmail.com
JEAN HOAGLAND, Nursery Supervisor, Dutilh Church: hoagland@zoominternet.net
TRACY RECKLESS, Church Confirmand Parent: tracyreckless@aol.com
ERICA FLOWERS, Child Development Teacher, Mars Area High School: eflowers@marsk12.org
NICOLE EVERETTE, Principal, Myrtle Grove Elementary School: neverette@ecsdfl.us
Timeline
Long term ESE substitute teacher
Escambia School District
08.2025 - 05.2026
Kidscam Group Leader at OWA
KidsCam
05.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Community Education
University of West Florida
08.2022 - 05.2025
Field Placement Student, Grades 1 and 3
Ensley Elementary School
09.2021 - 03.2022
Academic Tutor
Dutilh Church/Seneca Valley School District
09.2020 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Pensacola State College
08.2019 - 05.2022
Planet Preschool Teacher
Mars Area School District
10.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Mars Area High School