Jennifer Adkins-Stroh
Menomonee Falls
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in fostering academic achievement and personal growth. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and incorporating technology to enhance learning. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering measurable educational outcomes. Highly reliable with focus on student success and holistic development. Tireless teacher advocate for cultivating satisfaction and professionalism among current staff and inspiring the next generation of educators.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
Menomonee Falls High School
08.2018 - Current
- Guided team as the lead biology teacher in all unit planning, including inquiry-based lessons and assessments
- Shifted curriculum towards storylines and phenomena to build engagement and enthusiasm for subject matter
- Created original Free Response Questions (FRQs) for general biology as part of unit assessments to demonstrate mastery of graphing and analysis
- Recognized as the 2024 Employee of the Year
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
High School Advisor/Advocate
Menomonee Falls High School
08.2018 - Current
- Created a committee (Falls Excellence) to bolster student and staff engagement
- Implemented a quarterly Excellence Breakfast to recognize high achieving students and staff (450 students)
- Guided Senior Class Officers through key events, including Senior Week and Graduation (300 students)
- Fostered key relationships with community partners to procure donations and subsidies for Excellence Breakfast, annual All-School Block Party (1200 students), and Senior Week
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance student support services and streamline communication processes.
Elementary School (Grade 5) Teacher
St. Mary Parish School
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Enhanced original teaching license to capture upper elementary/middle grade levels
- Instituted a "modified" block schedule at the fifth grade level to maximize teacher expertise and efficiency
- Created a high-interest and high-challenge environment for student readers, culminating with six novels for the school year
- Creatively designed class projects to support class novels and enhance student engagement
- Leveraged content and pedagogical expertise as part of Archdiocesan science team to integrate NGSS standards across all K-8 schools
Education
Master of Education - Science Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN02-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minors in Chemistry & French
St. Norbert College
DePere, WI06-1996
Skills
- Innovative and creative ideas
- Analytical problem solving
- Effective classroom management
- Thoughtful communicator
- Subject expertise
- Dynamic lesson planning
Timeline
High School Teacher
Menomonee Falls High School
08.2018 - Current
High School Advisor/Advocate
Menomonee Falls High School
08.2018 - Current
Elementary School (Grade 5) Teacher
St. Mary Parish School
08.2013 - 06.2018
Master of Education - Science Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minors in Chemistry & French
St. Norbert College
Guiding Mantra
High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.
2024 SDMF Employee of the Year
Classroom effectiveness combined with co-curricular advisories, including many new school events, led to my recognition as the Employee of the Year (2024).