JENNA L. SIPPEL
Glencoe,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic educator committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. Experienced teaching Kindergarten and First grades with differentiated instruction. Exceptional communication skills with parents, administrators, and other educators.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten or First Grade Teacher
Ballwin Elementary
Ballwin
01.2017 - 01.2024
- 6 years teaching Kindergarten and 2 years teaching First.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
- Participated actively on school committees focused on curriculum development or assessment initiatives.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Substitute Teacher
Rockwood and Francis Howell School Districts
11.2014 - 05.2015
Practicum 2: Student Teacher
Harvest Ridge Elementary School
St. Charles, MO
08.2014 - 12.2014
Practicum 1: First and Third Grade
Harvest Ridge Elementary
02.2014 - 05.2014
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
Chesterfield, MO
03.2012 - 08.2013
Teacher Assistant
Ballwin Elementary
Ballwin
01.2016 - 2017
Nanny
The Flickinger Family
01.2013 - 2015
Classroom Assistant
Rockwood School District Summer School
Long Term Substitute
Green Pines Elementary
St. Charles, MO
Server
Bandana’s BBQ
Ballwin, MO
Nanny
The O’Riely Family
Preschool Teacher
Cambridge Day School
Chesterfield, MO
Education
Working towards a Masters in The Exceptional Child- specialty in Early Childhood -
Southeast Missouri State University
University of Missouri- St. Louis
01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies, specializing in Child Development and Education
University of Missouri- Columbia
12.2011
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Individualized Education Plans
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Writing Team Member
Certification
- Missouri Teaching Certification Birth through 3rd Grade
Affiliations
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
- Member at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2007-2011
- Held the position of Dance Director
- Raised money for philanthropy (Breast Cancer Awareness)
St. John’s Hospital Volunteer, St. Louis, MO
- Volunteered with the Child Life Specialist summer of 2009
Timeline
Kindergarten or First Grade Teacher
Ballwin Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2024
Teacher Assistant
Ballwin Elementary
01.2016 - 2017
Substitute Teacher
Rockwood and Francis Howell School Districts
11.2014 - 05.2015
Practicum 2: Student Teacher
Harvest Ridge Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
Practicum 1: First and Third Grade
Harvest Ridge Elementary
02.2014 - 05.2014
Nanny
The Flickinger Family
01.2013 - 2015
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
03.2012 - 08.2013
Classroom Assistant
Rockwood School District Summer School
Long Term Substitute
Green Pines Elementary
Server
Bandana’s BBQ
Nanny
The O’Riely Family
Preschool Teacher
Cambridge Day School
Working towards a Masters in The Exceptional Child- specialty in Early Childhood -
Southeast Missouri State University
University of Missouri- St. Louis
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies, specializing in Child Development and Education
University of Missouri- Columbia
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