Jennie Born
Summary
Upbeat 4th Grade teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in creating warm and effective classroom environments that focus on the whole child. Enhances student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Confidently offers solid whole group classroom instruction, yet personalizes each lesson to not only flourish academic growth but also to cultivate self-assurance. Caring and compassionate relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Poudre School District
08.2018 - Current
- Extensive experience implementing CORE Knowledge and Standards of Learning (VA) curriculum to grades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
- Establishes a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies that promote emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborates with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that focus on best practices.
- Contributes to school-wide and district initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement.
- Communicates effectively with parents and guardians, through a weekly "Class Communication Page" and maintains open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Promotes a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Utilizes data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Creates supportive and inclusive learning environments with adapted lessons to differentiate instruction supporting and enhancing the vast needs within our school community.
- Coaches and mentors student teachers and new teachers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
Elementary School Teacher
York County School Division
08.2004 - 06.2018
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA12.2002
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Individualized Learning
- Time Management
- Literacy Strategies
- Mathematics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Science Instruction
- Project-Based Learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Remediation
- Patience and Persistence
- Common Core Standards
Accomplishments
2014 York County District Teacher of the Year
2014 Elementary School Teacher of the Year
2014 Bethel Manor Elementary School Teacher of the Year
School Leadership Team/ Grade Level Chair
Professional Development Leader
Teacher-Sponsored School Clubs
Student Council
Drama Productions
STEAM
Girls on the Run
Battle of the Books
Odyssey of the Mind
In The News
- Teacher Tuesday Nomination: https://k99.com/vote-which-educator-should-win-february-Teacher-Tuesday/
- District Teacher of the Year Article: https://www.pilotonline.com/2013/06/06/york-countys-teacher-of-the-year-enjoys-the-diversity-of-the-local-area-outdoor-sports-and-line-dancing/
- Promoting Student Engagement: https://promotingstudentengagement.blogspot.com/2012/08/exhibition-of-transformative-work.html
- Connecting Students with Deployed Parents: https://www.dailypress.com/2010/02/27/york-school-connects-students-with-deployed-parents/
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Poudre School District
08.2018 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
York County School Division
08.2004 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The College of William And Mary
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