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Jennifer Behning

Trevor

Summary

Education professional ready to bring my teaching experience to a new role. Skilled at creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive classroom environment that encourages student learning and development. I have a strong foundation in fostering successfully implemented creative lesson plans that promoted student engagement and growth. Demonstrated ability in classroom management and curriculum development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

2nd Grade Teacher

Randall Consolidated School J1
08.2024 - Current
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Wheatland Center School
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Student Teacher

Trevor Wilmot Grade School
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Created differentiated lesson plans to support the common core curriculum and 3rd grade state standards
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
  • Attended in-services, workshops, and seminars

Transition Job Coach

Warren Township High School District 121
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Implemented strategies to foster client's abilities, increasing independence across settings
  • Traveled to work locations to provide hands-on training, direct supervision, and support to participants
  • Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, and social development
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth

Paraprofessional

Warren Township High School District 121
09.2013 - 08.2019
  • Conferred with parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems
  • Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology and assistance accessing facilities
  • Assisted participants in achieving highest level of independent functioning while receiving services
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities
  • Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education and Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2023

Skills

  • Curriculum implementation
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom management

Certification

Bachelor of Arts, Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure), 07/23

Timeline

2nd Grade Teacher

Randall Consolidated School J1
08.2024 - Current

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Wheatland Center School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Student Teacher

Trevor Wilmot Grade School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Transition Job Coach

Warren Township High School District 121
09.2019 - 06.2022

Paraprofessional

Warren Township High School District 121
09.2013 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education and Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Jennifer Behning