Jenna Steffens
Educator
Tracy,CA
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
First/Second grade Teacher
Art Freiler Elementary School
Tracy, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plans for each student.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Substitute Teacher
Jefferson School District
Tracy, CA
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Classroom Volunteer
Traina Elementary School
Tracy, CA
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Provided general assistance to classroom teachers by distributing paperwork and cleaning up play areas.
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Oversaw special activities and monitored students during field trips.
- Assisted classes with parties and events.
Teacher Mommy and Me/Art Classes
City Of Tracy
Tracy, CA
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material.
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School
Tracy, CA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plans for each student.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Portland State University
Portland, OR 03.1997 - 07.1998
Teaching Credential - Education
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA 01.2014 - 06.2015
Skills
Organizational skills
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Team collaboration
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Technology integration
Relationship building
Additional Information
· Wonders Curriculum Training – Tracy Unified School District
· Kindergarten Conference – San Francisco State University
· Kagan Cooperative Learning Training (June 2018) – Fresno CA
· Kagan Training - Win Win Discipline (July(2021)
Timeline
First/Second grade Teacher
Art Freiler Elementary School
07.2017 - Current
Teaching Credential - Education
California State University - Stanislaus
01.2014 - 06.2015
Substitute Teacher
Jefferson School District
08.2010 - 05.2017
Classroom Volunteer
Traina Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2017
Teacher Mommy and Me/Art Classes
City Of Tracy
01.2003 - 01.2010
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Portland State University
03.1997 - 07.1998