Jenna Thomas
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Seasoned educator familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success. Background includes optimizing learning materials and improving classroom instruction with a proactive and positive mentality. Well-versed in different approaches, instructional techniques, and curriculum choices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Developer
Teachers Pay Teachers
08.2022 - Current
- I design, implement and publish educational content and resources, with over 1000 units sold to date with over $20,000 in sales.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in education and best practices for curriculum design.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.
- I perform all sales and marketing responsibilities with a focus on content branding, digital marketing, email campaigns, and copywriting.
4th Grade Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Social Studies, and Science Teacher
Harrison School District 2, Sand Creek International School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2019 - Current
- Working at an International Baccalaureate school I was privileged with the opportunity to create my own globally-minded curriculum for the entire school year
- Weaving the aspects of social studies, science, and literacy together to create a truly unique learning experience
- Instructional design is something that combines my passions of creativity, social justice, and problem-solving
- Communicated with families and colleagues to lead for successful growth for learners
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, with the results in an 80% better grade level project in a year's time.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Facilitated orientation and training classes to communicate policies and procedures to new hires.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2023
Elementary Education -
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
08.2019
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Project Management
- Instructional design
- Year-long scope and sequence creation
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Discussion Facilitation
- Individual Lesson Plans
- Instructional Presentations
- Instructor Training
- Instructional Best Practices
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Plan Development
- Course Material Development
Awards
- American School Counselor Association. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist
- Nearpod Certified Educator
Projects
4th-grade year-long curriculum development, International Baccalaureate requirement. I created a years-long grade-level curriculum that followed all of the fourth grades, reading, writing, social studies, and science standards in a scope and sequence. This curriculum is developed to create globally minded learners.
Certification
- READ Act Teacher Training Certified
- CLDE Certified
- GRIT Resilience Support Coach Certified
- ASCAU Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
Timeline
Curriculum Developer
Teachers Pay Teachers
08.2022 - Current
4th Grade Interdisciplinary, Literacy, Social Studies, and Science Teacher
Harrison School District 2, Sand Creek International School
08.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Elementary Education -
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
- READ Act Teacher Training Certified
- CLDE Certified
- GRIT Resilience Support Coach Certified
- ASCAU Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
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