Jenna Strojny
Stevens Point,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher, First Grade
Stevens Point Area School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Summer Swim Instructor
Stevens Point Area School District
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
Private Reading Tutor
Hockett Family
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Conducted ongoing research on best practices in literacy instruction, staying current on trends and methodologies within the field.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05.2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Communication
Certification
Expected License: Grades K-9 Regular Education (Elem/Middle) K-9 - 2088
Volunteer Experience
President
UWSP Lemon Club, Stevens Point, WI
September 2022 - Present
- Partnered with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise money and awareness for individuals with pediatric cancer.
- Organize each meeting including meeting minutes, agendas, ice breakers, attendance, etc.
- Complete annual recognition of student organization paperwork
- Attend required training to maintain standing as an organization at UWSP
- Maintain communication with other leadership and advisor
- Supported a local hero and their family with their journey with pediatric cancer.
Timeline
Student Teacher, First Grade
Stevens Point Area School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Summer Swim Instructor
Stevens Point Area School District
06.2023 - 08.2023
Private Reading Tutor
Hockett Family
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Expected License: Grades K-9 Regular Education (Elem/Middle) K-9 - 2088
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