Jennifer Calderone
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
Phoenix, AZ
07.2024 - Current
- Team Lead for grade level team.
- Responsible for planning and implementing engaging lessons in all subject areas for all team members.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Teacher of the Month January 2025.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Ridgeline Academy
Phoenix, AZ
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Implemented adopted curriculum for CKLA, Envision Math and Core Knowledge areas of study.
- Monitored student progress regularly through assessments, classroom observations, and one-on-one conferences.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan field trips and special events for students.
- Created an atmosphere of mutual respect between teacher, staff, and students while enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Assisted in the development of individualized lesson plans for each student based on their learning style and abilities.
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2022/2023
Second Grade Teacher
Bosqueville ISD
Waco, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Implemented Bosqueville ISD adopted curriculum containing Benchmark reading series, Pearson math and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Science instruction
- Created, developed and implemented supplemental instructional activities for math, social studies, science, spelling and reading
- Administered Pioneer Valley reading and AIMS Web math and reading assessments
- Utilized Eduphoria, Google Classroom and Class Dojo technologies for student and parent communication
- Attended Get Your Teach On National Conference February 2020.
Librarian
Ridgeline Academy
Phoenix, AZ
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Utilized Follett computer system for check out procedures
- Implemented Lexile leveling system for appropriate reading guidelines
- Conducted weekly read aloud and check out sessions for grades K – 8
- Assisted individual students with literary needs on a daily basis.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Diamond Canyon School
Anthem, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Implemented Deer Valley School District adopted curriculum containing Harcourt and Reading Street reading series, Saxon and Envisions mathematical instruction
- Created, developed and implemented supplemental instructional activities for math, science, spelling and reading
- DIBELS and DIBELS Next trained
- Created and maintained my own Weebly website
- Utilized the assistance of parent volunteers within the classroom.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Las Brisas Elementary School
Glendale, AZ
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Implemented Deer Valley School District adopted curriculum containing Phonics Month by Month, Saxon mathematical instruction and Foss Science instruction
- Attended professional workshop presented by Dorothy Hall; co-author of Four Blocks Reading and Writing
- Presented two workshops instructing Partners in Print techniques to Kindergarten parents
- Utilized the assistance of parent volunteers within the classroom.
Developmental Therapist
Good Shepherd Center
Flossmoor, IL
12.1998 - 06.2001
- Directly responsible for creating and implementing a curriculum for two to three year olds with special needs
- Incorporated lessons and activities to encourage the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, speech and language skills, self-help and social skills
- Worked directly with all families of students to promote optimum growth and development of each child to his/her fullest potential.
First Grade Teacher
Willow Elementary School
Homewood, IL
09.1995 - 11.1996
- Implemented the Homewood School District 153 First Grade curriculum for reading, writing, math, science, social studies and technology on a daily basis
- Included Math Their Way principles of charting, graphing, calendar activities and use of manipulatives to aid in the instruction of mathematical concepts
- Utilized the concepts of Portfolio Assessment
- Conducted Buddy Grouping in cooperation with Fourth Grade students.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Willow Elementary School
Homewood, IL
09.1991 - 06.1995
- Individually responsible for creating and implementing the Pre-Kindergarten curriculum for Homewood School District 153
- Initiated and carried out the principles of Thematic Units, Whole Language and Math Their Way throughout the Pre-K curriculum
- Planned, organized and attended field trips which correlated with developmental concepts taught throughout thematic units in Pre-K curriculum
- Assisted children from diverse cultures and nationalities, many of whom spoke a language other than English
- Worked in conjunction with Early Childhood classroom teacher to encourage parental involvement through evening programs and family activities
- Initiated, planned and implemented the Pre-Kindergarten lending library
- Utilized the concepts of Portfolio Assessment
- Conducted Buddy Grouping in cooperation with Fourth Grade students
- Participated in B.E.S.T
- Program {Businesses Economics and Schools Together}
- Taught S.T.E.P
- Classes {Systematic Training for Effective Parenting}.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Iowa
01.1991
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Early Education Specialist
- Educational Games
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Records Management
- Reading Mastery
- Differentiated Instruction
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
Certification
- Spalding Two Training, July 2024
- Spalding One Training, July 2023
- Early Childhood Endorsement, Arizona, 2012
- Elementary Education Certification, Arizona, 2001
- Early Intervention Credentialing in Developmental Therapy, 2000
- Early Childhood Certification, Illinois, Type 04, 1993
- Elementary Education Certification, Illinois, Type 03, 1991
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
07.2024 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Ridgeline Academy
07.2020 - 05.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Bosqueville ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
Librarian
Ridgeline Academy
08.2015 - 12.2018
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Diamond Canyon School
08.2005 - 05.2015
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Las Brisas Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2005
Developmental Therapist
Good Shepherd Center
12.1998 - 06.2001
First Grade Teacher
Willow Elementary School
09.1995 - 11.1996
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Willow Elementary School
09.1991 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Iowa
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