Jennifer Berger
Danvers,Ma
Summary
Detail-oriented teacher with exceptional communication and project management skills, looking to change careers. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
J. Turner Hood School, North Reading
North Reading
09.2021 - Current
- Planned classroom events and collaborated with my Kindergarten team to plan Kindergarten level events. Worked closely with the Special Education team to support students with disabilities.
- Planned and implemented lessons using the Wilson Fundations, Eureka Math, and Wit and Wisdom curriculum aligned to the Ma Curriculum State Standards and aligned lessons to a wide range of ability levels and needs.
- Worked to meet the social emotional needs of children to establish a classroom community using restorative practice.
Half-Day Kindergarten Teacher
E. Ethel Little School, North Reading, Ma
North Reading, Ma
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked collaboratively with the Kindergarten team to plan thematic units, develop remote learning opportunities through the Google Classroom platform, and discussed progress monitoring data to best support the needs of students.
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School, Melrose, Ma
Melrose, Ma
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Facilitated social groups in and out of the general education classroom for children on IEPs and 504s.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist Add-on Licensure
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2011
No Degree - Reading Specialist Add-on Licensure
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.2027
Skills
- Event Coordination
- CPR & First Aid
- Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Drive
- Classroom management
- Literacy Education, Dibels trained
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Creative thinking
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Met Student Learning and Professional Practice Educator benchmarks and goals each year hired at my current school. Student learning goals involved maintaining or exceeding benchmarks in literacy achievement goals. Professional Practice goals involved supporting multicultural learning and implementing inclusive environments (year 2022-2023) and effectively supporting Kindergarten students as the new Wit and Wisdom curriculum was implemented (year 2023-2024)
Certification
- Professional Licensure from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Early Childhood: Students with and without disabilities PreK-2
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
- CPR, First Aid
- Nutrition Coach Certification from ISSA (pending)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
J. Turner Hood School, North Reading
09.2021 - Current
Half-Day Kindergarten Teacher
E. Ethel Little School, North Reading, Ma
08.2020 - 06.2021
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School, Melrose, Ma
11.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Reading Specialist Add-on Licensure
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Endicott College
No Degree - Reading Specialist Add-on Licensure
Fitchburg State University