Jennifer Adam
St. Charles,IL
Summary
Versatile educator bringing 21 years of experience as an accomplished teacher and teacher leader. Evidence-based instructor, effective collaborator, strong communicator, and passionate advocate for students and educators.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
President, St. Charles Education Association
Community Unit School District 303
07.2022 - Current
- Implemented new strategies and policies to establish strong and sustainable union leadership at building levels.
- Cultivated strong relationships with educators, administrators, and school board members to foster collaboration and communication.
- Facilitated restorative problem solving among union members.
- Participated in development and presentation of new Strategic Plan for CUSD303.
- Served on bargaining team to negotiate 4-year contract between Association and Board of Education.
- Supported endorsement and campaign process for 2023 Spring School Board Elections.
- Served as member of D303 PLC Guiding Coalition, focusing on creating rollout plan and supporting experiences to bring systems and structures to D303 PLC processes and work.
Grade 1 and 2 Teacher
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
08.2003 - 06.2022
- Built positive relationships with parents to partner with families in their children's educational experience.
- Maintained student records to monitor learning progress and determine additional supports needed to continue student progression toward standards mastery.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and assessed student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge, determine areas for acceleration and enrichment, and set realistic goals.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear, standards-driven learning targets, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided frequent, descriptive feedback to students on progress and supported them in creating goals towards standards mastery.
- Served on multiple curriculum development teams, including ELA and Science curriculum development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois12.2022
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois05.2011
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Planning and Coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
President, St. Charles Education Association
Community Unit School District 303
07.2022 - Current
Grade 1 and 2 Teacher
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
08.2003 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Benedictine University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Aurora University
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