Jenna Slade
Summary
Eager to join a team where I can continue my dream of teaching in Saugerties. Ready to take on roles that offer new opportunities to learn and strengthen my teaching techniques, where I can form trusting relationships with my students to help boost their confidence in themselves.
Educator with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Universal Pre-K • Mt. Marion Learning Center
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Create lessons using a multi-sensory approach that blends technology with hands-on learning to make early education engaging and effective.
- Foster a safe and nurturing environment, for 16 children, that supports positive behavior and independence.
- Conduct ongoing assessments to document developmental progress.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Substitute Teacher
Saugerties Central School District
03.2016 - 06.2024
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Follows classroom plans left by class teacher and creates plans following current lesson goals.
- Assisted classroom teachers while subbing as special education or co-teacher in the classroom.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Preschool Teacher
AM preschool • Noah's Ark
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked with children ages 2-5 in a morning preschool setting.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Substitute Teacher
Massapequa UFSD, Nassau BOCES, Wading River School District, Riverhead Charter School, and Island Trees School District
02.2008 - 06.2013
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Summer School Teacher
Nassau BOCES
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Head teacher in 6:1:2 classrooms summer EYP.
- Implemented behavior management strategies, resulting in a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy birth – 6th and Literacy 5th-12th
Touro University: School of Education
Islip, NY01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY01.2007
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Special education
- Organization
- Student engagement
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptable
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Early Childhood Education
- Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Literacy
- Literacy 5-12th
- Early Childhood Students with Disabilities
- Students with Disabilities
Training
- Child Abuse Identification- 2024
- Autism- 2023
- DASA- 2022
- Child Abuse Reporting- 2007
- Project Learning Tree- 2005
- Project WET- 2005
- Project WILD- 2005
- SAVE- 2004
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Universal Pre-K • Mt. Marion Learning Center
08.2024 - 06.2025
Preschool Teacher
AM preschool • Noah's Ark
09.2016 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher
Saugerties Central School District
03.2016 - 06.2024
Summer School Teacher
Nassau BOCES
06.2008 - 08.2011
Substitute Teacher
Massapequa UFSD, Nassau BOCES, Wading River School District, Riverhead Charter School, and Island Trees School District
02.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Literacy birth – 6th and Literacy 5th-12th
Touro University: School of Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities
SUNY Cortland
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