Jenna Hayes
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator committed to fostering whole-child growth and creating an inclusive, empowering learning environment that supports academic excellence and social-emotional development for upper elementary learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
InnovatED Education Team
08.2023 - Current
- Higher-ed and managed a team of 13-18 students for several years.
- Coordinated collaborative educational events and student outreach.
- Led meetings, managed team scheduling, and developed social media presence.
Preschool Camp Counselor
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Planned weekly activities fostering independent skills and confidence.
- Supported and guided children during challenging developmental milestones.
- Led 3–6-year-olds through station work that promoted peer-to-peer collaboration.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: PreK-3, Elementary Education: 3-6 Grades, Minor Music
Hope College
Holland, MI05-2026
Skills
- Activity preparation
- Faculty collaboration
- Lesson plan development
- Student advocacy
- Student engagement
- Organization
Certification
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certification – American Red Cross Issued July 2025
- Certified for adults, children, and infants
Timeline
Director
InnovatED Education Team
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Camp Counselor
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
05.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: PreK-3, Elementary Education: 3-6 Grades, Minor Music
Hope College
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher – Third Grade January 2026 – Present
Bauer Elementary School, Hudsonville, MI
- Designed and implemented comprehensive, standards-aligned lesson plans across all subject areas with differentiated instruction for diverse learners
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher, grade-level team, and support staff to develop cohesive curricular units and intervention strategies
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to inform instructional decisions and monitor student progress toward learning goals
- Established positive classroom culture through proactive management strategies, clear expectations, and responsive discipline approaches
- Communicated regularly with families regarding student achievement, behavior, and classroom events to build strong home-school partnerships
Teacher Assistant- Third Grade August 2025 - December 2025
Bauer Elementary School, Hudsonville, MI
- Designed and led small group instruction targeting literacy and numeracy goals.
- Delivered standards-based lessons while adapting strategies for diverse learners.
- Maintained productive classroom climate and facilitated transitions for optimal focus.
Teacher Assistant- Fifth Grade May 2025 - June 2025
Walkers Grove Elementary School, Plainfield, IL
- Guided differentiated reading groups with targeted skill development.
- Created and taught interactive lessons on text features and strategies
- Provided individualized academic support and feedback for student assignments.
COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Hope College Dance Marathon Director of Internal Affairs
- Organized and executed large-scale fundraising events
- Collaborated with campus and community partners
- Led student leadership selection
- Event management
- Outreach initiatives.