Jenna Pittman
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Studious Fellow proudly offering innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and enthusiasm and love for teaching. Skilled at test preparation, distribution, and administration and developing and implementing engaging lessons for all math scholars. A personable and responsive individual with outstanding time management and problem-resolution abilities. Passionate Mathematical Teacher empowering classrooms with insightful teaching methods to instill actionable knowledge through practical application. A proponent of goal-oriented curriculums focused on project-based learning and results-driven examinations. Adept at using diverse multimedia strategies to accommodate different learning styles and improve information retention.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Elan Academy Charter Schools
New Orleans, LA
07.2020 - Current
- Organized, internalized, and implemented lesson plans that purposefully engaged scholars in grade-level material and standards as determined by Louisiana Department of Education
- Initiated joyful classroom management techniques that developed leadership skills within scholars to benefit their social and emotional development directly
- Produced innovative educational opportunities for third and fourth-grade scholars that fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Analyzed scholar data daily to ensure instruction was reflective of scholar’s knowledge, addressed areas of growth, and ensured overall academic success
- Collaborated with Orleans Parish Superintendent and relevant stakeholders to improve the educational landscape for all Orleans Parish scholars through the audit of portfolios
- Increased student outcomes on benchmark assessments over the course of the school year by 88% coupled with the highest growth for students with exceptionalities
Fellow
Teach for America Alumni
10.2022 - Current
- Acted as liaison between Teacher for America of Greater New Orleans, Elan Academy Charter Schools, and corps members
- Effectively mentored first-year teachers with sustainable instructional techniques and data analysis skills
- Participated in professional developments that critically analyzed the role of classroom teachers and their impact on scholars within the Greater New Orleans area
- Reviewed course design and delivery to maintain departmental standards for quality
- Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships
Instructional Aide
Guy K. Stump Elementary School
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Instructed various lessons with large and small groups of scholars in grades Kindergarten through
- Fourth Grade and collaborated with teachers in creating effective lessons for scholar success
- Implemented individualized behavioral support for specific scholars, conferencing with scholars and teachers regularly in hopes of achieving high scholar success
Employer Services Student Assistant
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Vetted all job postings on Handshake to ensure quality job listings were available to all students, which included extensive research into the companies creating the postings, in-depth consideration for the language used, and the relevance of postings to JMU student interests
Orientation Peer Adviser
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Empowered first-year students to develop academic effectiveness, peer relationships, and personal adjustment to college through small and large group discussions, individual advisement, and positive interactions.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA08.2023
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VADecember 2019
Skills
- Louisiana teaching license
- Lesson Planning
- Online learning tools
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom management
- Student records management
- Class instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom presentations
Timeline
Fellow
Teach for America Alumni
10.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Elan Academy Charter Schools
07.2020 - Current
Instructional Aide
Guy K. Stump Elementary School
01.2020 - 04.2020
Employer Services Student Assistant
01.2019 - 04.2019
Orientation Peer Adviser
01.2018 - 10.2018
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
James Madison University
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