JENNIFER CARTER

Taught fourth grade lessons in math and ELA to students in whole group setting along with small group and 1:1 settings

Led small guided reading groups and provided direct reading instruction implementing programs such as Fountas & Pinnell, Read Naturally and Reading Milestones

Implemented student IEPs by creating modified curriculum and providing accommodations so that students could reach goals in reading, writing, math and executive functioning

Utilized the Eureka and Discovery Ed programs in math and science while modifying these lessons in small group settings

Worked in a 1:1 setting with an autistic student to implement anxiety management, improve eye contact and social engagement, and to develop organizational skills in order to make strides in the classroom environment

Worked in a 1:1 setting with a student with learning, emotional and physical disabilities to foster a positive learning environment and to improve organizational and writing skills

Implemented a behavior plan for a student with a behavioral disorder establishing positive reinforcement by charting individual tasks, movement control, and objectives in each subject daily

• Implemented daily lesson plans; taught math, science, social studies, and ELA.
• Collaborated with teachers and learning specialists to ensure all students understood required materials.

• Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey Co-Founder and Coach; Founded and grew a non-profit field hockey organization for the town of Hopkinton; the program now serves almost 200 youth in grades 1-8; Currently serving as Vice President and coach
• Fundraiser and Marathon Runner; Ran 2023 Boston Marathon while raising critical funds for Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey
• Religious Education Teacher at St. John the Evangelist Parish; Engaged students through hands-on activities and focused instructional strategies

• Analyzed ELA grade 6 level curriculum requirements for the state of Texas
• Recommended curriculum content changes

• Created and delivered 180 days of lesson plans for approximately 20 students in 5 different subjects annually; designed engaging lessons in accordance with state standards to prepare students for standardized testing.
• Administered multiple assessments throughout each academic year and evaluated student performance; collaborated with parents and additional staff to assist students needing additional support.
• Proactively identified unique student needs; created and monitored progress on nearly 20 IEPs and collaborated with support staff to resolve social, cognitive, or behavioral challenges for multiple students.
• Built positive relationships with hundreds of classroom parents, resulting in increased support from home and enhanced student performance in the classroom.
• Continually updated lesson plans to reflect current research and incorporate learnings from professional development.
• Offered after school help once a week; tutored 5 students after school in math and social studies.