Jennifer Berarducci
Powell,OH
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Reynoldsburg City Schools
Reynoldsburg, OH
08.2015 - Current
- Planned and implemented STEM integrated lessons to meet national standards in a blended learning and student guided classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with and assisted the Building Leadership Team and the district STEM coordinators to develop a STEM culture.
3rd Grade Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
Glendale, AZ
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Collaborated and communicated with parents, school professionals, and peers to integrate programs including tutoring to aid in low SES and high diverse students' achievement.
- Assisted in the process of identifying students for special education services and in creation of individual education programs.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Designed and implemented differentiated, student-centered lessons aligned to Common Core Standards in a data driven classroom.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2011
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Parent, administration, and peer collaboration and communication
- STEM integration
- Blended learning with tech integration
- Social emotional learning
Accomplishments
- Passed the Teaching Reading: Elementary Praxis Exam
- Developed and conducted an after-school 3rd grade Lego Robotics experience
Timeline
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Reynoldsburg City Schools
08.2015 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
07.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The Ohio State University