Jennifer Bernard
Gifted And Talented Specialist
Howe,TX
Summary
Upbeat team player devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential seeking position at the collegiate level. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Years of specialist experience
16
16
Years of elementary classroom experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Anna ISD
Anna, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for 100% of at-risk students.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly differentiate for 100% of students.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Elementary School Teacher
Sherman ISD
Sherman, TX
08.2006 - 06.2020
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to adequately differentiate for 100% of students.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology: Emphasis in Cognition And Learning
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 06.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Austin College
Sherman, TX 05.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Austin College
Sherman, TX 08.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
Public Speaking
undefinedAccomplishments
- Taught 500+ students over 18 years.
- Earned "New Teacher of the Year" in 2006 and recipient of the Teacher of the Month multiple years.
- Lead teacher for various grade levels.
- Served as a mentor teacher for first year teachers.
- Organized and served as the chair for student led organizations including student council, reading buddies, media club, and gifted and talented STEAM-focused project groups.
- Improved test scores by 75% as the math and reading specialist for K-2 in 2022-2023.
Timeline
Ph.D. - Psychology: Emphasis in Cognition And Learning
Grand Canyon University
06.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
01.2021 - 09.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Anna ISD
08.2020 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Sherman ISD
08.2006 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Education
Austin College
05.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Austin College
08.2003 - 05.2005
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