Jennifer Beckler
Wooster
Summary
Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Northwestern Elementary
2021.08 - Current
- Taught reading and writing
- Created RTI lessons to support students with reading needs
- Assisted student teacher in my classroom yearly
Intervention Specialist
Northwestern High School
1997.08 - 2003.12
- Taught high school resource room English, Math, and Science, co-taught English, Math, and Science.
- Assisted in after school activities as 9th and 12th grade Class Advisor as well as Co-Advisor for Student Council.
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments and small-group work.
- Worked with students who were part of a severe behavior handicapped unit as well as those who had learning disabilities.
Advisor for Springville Cowpokes
4-H
2016.01 - 2024.01
- Assist with planning meetings
- Developed skill-a-thon review nights
- Assist with judging for 4-H members
Intervention Specialist
Northwestern High School
2017.08 - 2021.05
- Taught resource room classes for ELA, Math, and History
- Created individual lessons to help all students be successful.
Coordinator for Preschool Sunday Morning Church Services
Ashland Grace Brethren Church
2004.01 - 2021.08
- Overseeing 30+ volunteers; organizing supplies weekly, arranging for substitutes when needed, and teaching.
Teacher
Ashland Grace Brethren Church
2012.01 - 2020.01
- Taught in Sunday Morning services for 2nd-6th graders monthly.
Intervention Specialist
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
2011.02 - 2016.01
- Taught in a full inclusion online environment for Psychology, Sociology, Modern World History, English and American History.
- Modified/differentiated classroom assignments to help all students with Common Core content.
- Worked with students individually to develop career plans for after high school.
- Created engagement strategies for individual students to encourage participation in their school work.
Book Keeper
Worldwide Product Development
2003.06 - 2013.12
- Worked for Worldwide Product Development taking care of bookwork needs.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
Individual Tutor
Private Practice
2002.08 - 2010.06
- Tutored a student with a Specific Learning Disability two nights weekly from when he was in 2nd grade-10th grade.
- Addressed specific student needs through parent and teacher coordination.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN2025-05
Bachelor of Science - K-8 Elementary Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH2001-12
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Intervention Specialist
Ashland University
Ashland, OH1997-05
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Special education strategies
- Student assessment
- Instructional technology
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum implementation
- Professionalism
- Literacy strategies
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Wooster Grace-children's ministry
- 1993 Ashland University Leadership Award
- 2017-Finalist for Teacher of the Month for our local newspaper
Certification
- LETRS training 2024
Timeline
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Northwestern Elementary
2021.08 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Northwestern High School
2017.08 - 2021.05
Advisor for Springville Cowpokes
4-H
2016.01 - 2024.01
Teacher
Ashland Grace Brethren Church
2012.01 - 2020.01
Intervention Specialist
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
2011.02 - 2016.01
Coordinator for Preschool Sunday Morning Church Services
Ashland Grace Brethren Church
2004.01 - 2021.08
Book Keeper
Worldwide Product Development
2003.06 - 2013.12
Individual Tutor
Private Practice
2002.08 - 2010.06
Intervention Specialist
Northwestern High School
1997.08 - 2003.12
Master of Science - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - K-8 Elementary Education
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Intervention Specialist
Ashland University