Upbeat elementary educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. 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. Engaging teacher dedicated to providing students with hands-on, multi-sensory learning experience through whole-child learning strategies.
Hi, I’m
Jennifer Carter
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
St. Michael Parish School
Elementary School Teacher
12.2015 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in multiple academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
St. Michael Parish School
Special Education Aide
08.2011 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Tutored special needs students in all academic areas.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
St. Michael Parish
Director of Youth Ministry
07.2007 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Taught and counseled youth in junior high and high school.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
St. Anthony Church
Director of Youth Ministry and Religious Education
05.2001 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
- Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
Education
Wheeling Jesuit UniversityWheeling, WV
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
05.2016
University Overview
Wheeling Jesuit UniversityWheeling, WV
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05.2001
University Overview
Wheeling Jesuit UniversityWheeling, WV
Bachelor of Arts from Theology
05.2001
University Overview
- Engaged in coursework specializing in special education and autism.
- Participated in observation, hands on and student teaching experiences in special education classroom settings.
Skills
- Team player
- Ability to multitask
- Remote learning skills
- Flexible as an employee and in the classroom
- Classroom and expectation management
- Various engaging instructional techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Progress Report Preparation
- Administering benchmark assessments, developing individual growth plans and facilitating goal achievement
Additional Information
Additional Information
I am an educator with over 15 years of experience in various settings, including special education, early intervention, and classroom teaching. I have a BA in Elementary Education from Wheeling University, where I also earned degrees in Theology and Psychology with an emphasis on developmental and child psychology. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family, travel and be outdoors.
My passion is to create and deliver hands-on lessons that engage students using multi-sensory learning, problem-solving, and exploration. At St.Michael Parish School, I taught grades K-3 and contributed to the development of the curriculum and school-wide projects. I also have skills in lesson planning, youth ministry, and grant writing, which I have applied in different contexts and projects.
I strive to embrace the whole child in engaging, challenging and active learning experiences using multi-sensory and scaffolded learning approaches. I look forward to joining a teaching team that works collaboratively to build and sustain a positive learning environment that emphasizes both academics and social emotional learning.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
St. Michael Parish School
12.2015 - 08.2023
Special Education Aide
St. Michael Parish School
08.2011 - 08.2016
Director of Youth Ministry
St. Michael Parish
07.2007 - 08.2011
Director of Youth Ministry and Religious Education
St. Anthony Church
05.2001 - 08.2004
Wheeling Jesuit University
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
Wheeling Jesuit University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Wheeling Jesuit University
Bachelor of Arts from Theology
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