Jenna L. Nixon
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in classroom management and curriculum development. Effectively integrated diverse learning styles to enhance student engagement and comprehension. Demonstrated ability in fostering collaborative and inclusive environment, along with proficiency in adapting teaching methods to meet dynamic educational needs
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher, 4th Grade Teacher, and Early Intervention Program Teacher
Holsenbeck Elementary School
07.2008 - Current
- Collaborated with Arts Now consultants to plan and implement art integrated units in the general education classroom
- Planned various digital learning opportunities for students using a variety of programs and showcased students' digital learning on the Barrow County Ed Tech website
- Coached Science Olympiad groups
- Developed afterschool science club for female students
- Attended STEM Forum at the Classic Center in Athens, GA
- Attended summer professional learning offered by the county, including Hyperdocs and Reading Workshop
- Actively participated in Cognitively Guided Instruction training through RESA Northeast GA
- Adapted guided reading and manipulative-rich, math lessons for students needing additional support
5th Grade Teacher
J.C. Magill Elementary School
07.2015 - 05.2008
- Collaborated with fellow graduate school colleague to teach a WWII social studies unit through poetry
- Co-wrote a published article to describe the poetry integration unit and students' subsequent growth
Education
Gifted Endorsement -
RESA Northeast Georgia
Winterville, GA09.2015
Master's - English Education (Children's Literature)
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA04.2009
B.S.E.D - Early Childhood Education
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2005
Skills
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Science instruction
- Teaching mathematics
- Assessment strategies
Accomplishments
- Earned “Teacher of the Year” award at Holsenbeck Elementary School in 2020-2021.
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
J.C. Magill Elementary School
07.2015 - 05.2008
5th Grade Teacher, 4th Grade Teacher, and Early Intervention Program Teacher
Holsenbeck Elementary School
07.2008 - Current
Master's - English Education (Children's Literature)
The University of Georgia
B.S.E.D - Early Childhood Education
The University of Georgia
Gifted Endorsement -
RESA Northeast Georgia
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