Jenna Tomkins
Dubuque
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at East Dubuque Elementary School, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered student growth and maintained a supportive environment. Skilled in critical thinking, enhancing student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective communication with parents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
East Dubuque Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
East Dubuque Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Dubuque Community School District
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning utilizing the teacher's lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Collaborated with support staff to manage behavior and foster learning.
School Age Associate
St Columbkille Early Childhood Center
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Coordinated after-school activities, providing students with enriching extracurricular experiences.
- Enhanced student safety by diligently monitoring play areas and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Improved student behavior with consistent enforcement of classroom rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Dubuque
Dubuque05-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Timeline
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
East Dubuque Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
East Dubuque Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Dubuque Community School District
08.2020 - 01.2021
School Age Associate
St Columbkille Early Childhood Center
01.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Dubuque
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