Jennifer Anderson
Newnan,GA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Heard County Schools
12.2013 - Current
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Gifted Endorsement
- LTRS Trained
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Preschool Teacher (GA PreK)
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted and supervised 22 children through entire school day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Substitute Teacher
Carroll County School District
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Carroll County School District
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
Education
Master of Education With A Reading Endorsement - Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-2010
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Elementary Education
- Curriculum Implementation
- Standardized testing techniques
- Student needs assessment
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Georgia Teaching Certification with Early Childhood Education endorsement
- Test Grading
- Creative lesson plan development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum compliance with Georgia
- Lesson Planning
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Heard County Schools
12.2013 - Current
Preschool Teacher (GA PreK)
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2012 - 12.2013
Substitute Teacher
Carroll County School District
08.2011 - 08.2012
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Carroll County School District
08.2006 - 05.2009
Master of Education With A Reading Endorsement - Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
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