JENNA PETERSON
Duluth,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic student teacher focused on developing the essential skills of teaching through guided instruction. Actively collaborating as a creator in a successful learning environment. Engaged in self-evaluation and professional goal setting. Pursuing effective lesson plans that meet the needs of all diverse learners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Setting 3 DCD Special Education Student Teacher
Duluth East High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided life skills programming, transitional services, and self-advocacy activities for students with mild to moderate DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder).
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with other educators (including paraprofessionals and LPNs) to develop instructional strategies to best fit the wide range of student needs.
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Stowe Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Preschool Teacher
Hidden Valley Preschool
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Stowe Elementary School
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide variety of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning
- Engaged students to stay on-task through proactive behavior modifications and positive reinforcement strategies
Special Education Student Teacher
Homecroft Elementary
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed students’ skills through progress monitoring to gauge educational needs and developments
- Planned activities that were individualized and specific to the needs of the student
- Engaged in one-on-one or small group work with students that aligns with IEP goals.
Special Education Student Teacher
Hermantown Middle School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed various teaching methods of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
- Collaborated and communicated with general education teachers, specialists, speech pathologists, counselors, and physical therapists to ensure all students' needs were evaluated and met.
- Created a positive learning experience for small group instruction where students understood learning expectations while maintaining structure and consistency within learning materials.
School Monitor, North Star Duluth Edison Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Communicated with elementary school teachers about their expectations and rules they have established for their students
- Demonstrated positive reinforcement for students that were going above and beyond with North Star expectations, and demonstrated positive discipline for the students that were challenging and struggled with expectations.
Youth Specialist
YMCA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Observed and guided students in grades K-6 as they take part in independent crafts, physical activities, and outdoor games
- Created a welcoming environment for all students to connect with peers
- Established open communication with parents to build a stable relationship between student and specialist.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Integrated Elementary And Special Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN05.2024
High School Diploma -
North High School
North St. Paul, MN06.2019
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Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Student Advocacy
- Group Instruction
- IEP Familiarity
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Setting 3 DCD Special Education Student Teacher
Duluth East High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Stowe Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Stowe Elementary School
02.2023 - 04.2023
Special Education Student Teacher
Homecroft Elementary
09.2022 - 12.2022
Special Education Student Teacher
Hermantown Middle School
09.2022 - 12.2022
School Monitor, North Star Duluth Edison Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
Hidden Valley Preschool
08.2021 - 09.2023
Youth Specialist
YMCA
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Applied Science - Integrated Elementary And Special Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
High School Diploma -
North High School
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