Jenna Rios
Whippany,NJ
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Woodbridge Township School District
Woodbridge, NJ
09.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards and based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance student learning experiences and outcomes.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and goals.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Education
Master of Arts - Inclusive Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Collaboration skills
- Parent communication
- Creative problem solving
- Relationship building
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year, 2015
- Governor's Educator of the Year, 2015
- Future Ready Schools, Bronze Level Award
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification, K-5
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities, K-6
- Google Certified Educator, Levels I & II
- BrainPOP Certified Educator
Technologies
- Benchmark Universe
- iReady
- Clever
- IXL
- First in Math
- Nearpod
- Flocabulary
- BrainPOP
- Flocabulary
- and more!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Woodbridge Township School District
09.2009 - Current
Master of Arts - Inclusive Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
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