Jennifer Cartica

Holbrook

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Grade 1

Kings Park School District

09.2000 - Current

Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student interest in learning concepts.
Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
Facilitated hands-on activities that promote collaboration and critical thinking among students.
Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs of students.
Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and share best practices for instruction.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
Organized class field trips that enriched the curriculum, allowing students to make connections between classroom content and real-world experiences.

Education

Liberal Studies

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

05-2003

Elementary Education

Messiah College

Grantham, PA

05-2000

Skills

Classroom organization
Parent-teacher communication
Project-based learning
Curriculum design
Collaborative learning
Literacy development

Team collaboration
Elementary education
Differentiated instruction
Behavioral management
Google classroom
Field trip oversight

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