JENNIE BERLIN
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with over 17 years of experience in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment taloned to students individual needs. Skilled in differentiating authentic instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, implementing innovating strategies, and creating comprehensive lesson plans that promote academic growth. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration with colleagues and parents to enhance student outcome.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
TCL 201 FACILITATOR FOR RACIAL EQUITY
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with 2 co-facilitators to present, information to second year teachers.
- Develop leadership skills among teachers to support the growth of collaboration and instructional practices.
- Recruit, grow, and maintain high-performing educators, especially focused on the retention of educators of color.
- Support and promote collaborative and reflective practices that develop culturally responsive mindsets and capabilities with all teachers.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2018 - Current
- Plan and implement differentiated lesson plans for students with skills ranging from Pre-K to fourth grade in a single classroom
- Mentored junior teachers in common core curriculum standards, classroom behavior plans, and differentiation methods
- Ran team meetings to plan team instruction
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Administer and use data from assessments to further instruction for wakids, MAP, enVisions, BAR, BAW, and classroom observations.
KINDERGARTEN AND THIRD GRADE TEACHER
BRIGGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons for 25 students, spanning seven grade levels in a single classroom while teaching third grade
- Created math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
- Created level homework packet every week based on individual needs
- Improved transparency and parental involvement through adult education seminars and frequent parent conferences
- Led an adult education math event wherein I was able to obtain material donations which led to each family at the school going home with math tools to assist in at home math enrichment
- Conduct afterschool tutoring to maximize student-learning opportunities
- Created school newspaper, Kid News, integrating lessons in journalism and technology.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among students.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Taught half day and full day kindergarten with 24-29 students per class, 48-58 students per day
- Organized and scheduled the staff volleyball team with 100% participation
- Proactively sought and developed both student and junior teacher mentoring opportunities
- Volunteered as a running by with Girls on the Run.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Cridential - Elementary
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
Long Beach, CA12.2005
Bachelor of Arts -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS
Camarillo, CA05.2004
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Faculty Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Facilitation Techniques
Timeline
TCL 201 FACILITATOR FOR RACIAL EQUITY
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2023 - Current
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2018 - Current
KINDERGARTEN AND THIRD GRADE TEACHER
BRIGGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - 01.2018
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
01.2008 - 01.2014
Multiple Subject Teaching Cridential - Elementary
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
Bachelor of Arts -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS
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