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Jennifer Allen

Vandalia,IL

Summary

Upbeat person devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Patient Education/Diagnostic Workups

Apple Tree 1833
08.2022 - Current
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Served as a liaison between the patient and medical staff in an effort to best educate and inform patients and families of medical practices and options.

Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher

Mid-America Preparatory School
08.2014 - 05.2022
  • Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating age-appropriate literature and engaging activities.
  • Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting cross-curricular understanding.
  • Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening the home-school connection.
  • Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to reinforce learning and engage various learning styles.
  • Created a positive classroom culture that valued diversity and inclusion, supporting all learners' growth.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Designed and organized instruction that facilitated a successful split level classroom of up to 19 students per year.
  • Earned a "Very Proficient" rating consistently for my teaching performance according to my school administration.
  • As the "Lead Teacher", assumed the role of the acting administrator when the principal was out of the building.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Greenville University
Greenville, IL
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
12.2000

Associate of Arts -

Crowder College
Neosho, MO
05.1998

Skills

  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Classroom Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Patience and Persistence
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Teacher Collaboration

Timeline

Director of Patient Education/Diagnostic Workups

Apple Tree 1833
08.2022 - Current

Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher

Mid-America Preparatory School
08.2014 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Greenville University

Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications

Missouri Western State University

Associate of Arts -

Crowder College

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