Years of Experience
Jennifer Craun
Largo,FL
Summary
Certified educator with over 20 years of experience across elementary and middle school grades, including extensive virtual teaching in English, health, and career exploration. Passionate about building strong relationships with learners, delivering creative and collaborative learning experiences, and supporting student voice and choice. Highly experienced in giving personalized feedback, leading engaging discussions, and mentoring diverse learners in online environments. Eager to contribute to Prisma’s mission of transforming education through curiosity-driven, purpose-filled learning.
Overview
21
21
5
5
State Teaching Certificates
Work History
Online High School Health CTE Teacher
Destination Career Academy of New Mexico
04.2024 - Current
- Mentor high school students through virtual instruction and career exploration
- Lead engaging live sessions and provide timely, thoughtful feedback on projects
- Build strong relationships with learners and their families through regular outreach
Online High School Health/PE Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered interactive PE and Health lessons in an asynchronous and synchronous environment
- Held office hours, provided personalized feedback, and supported social-emotional growth
- Maintained high student engagement through collaborative projects and active learning
Online Summer School Teacher - Health and PE
Pearson Online Academy
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered summer instruction designed for enrichment, remediation, and individualized learning
- Engaged students in developing literacy, critical thinking, and personal growth skills
Online High School English Teacher
Coastal Connections Academy
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Designed and taught virtual English lessons using both synchronous and asynchronous strategies
- Assessed student learning with multiple data points and adjusted instruction accordingly
- Maintained positive online classroom culture promoting respect and academic integrity
- Communicated effectively with families, mentors, and colleagues
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Built strong, motivating relationships with 4th–6th grade students
- Led hands-on, cross-curricular learning projects and morning meetings
- Created a classroom culture focused on collaboration, inquiry, and personal growth
Elementary Teacher
Plumb Elementary
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet varied academic levels and social-emotional needs
- Designed creative lessons that built foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills
Online Science Teacher
Florida Virtual School
07.2009 - 11.2011
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Ridgecrest Elementary
07.2004 - 12.2008
- Generated $500 in funding for reading development projects by writing and submitting grant requests.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
Education
Masters in Education - Educational Management
Strayer University
Tampa, Fl06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2003
Skills
- Virtual learning facilitation for grades 6–8
- Student mentorship and one-on-one support
- Creating fun, interactive virtual learning environments
- Peer feedback, SEL integration, and project-based learning
- Adaptable and open to feedback in startup-style environments
- Strong communicator and parent liaison
- Culturally responsive, inclusive approach
- Tech-savvy: Google Workspace, Zoom, Canvas, Nearpod, etc
Certification
Florida Health K-12
Florida English Grades 6-12
Florida Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Grades 5-9
Florida Elementary Education K-6
Florida Prekindergarten/Primary Education Age 3 through Grade 3
Florida ESOL Grades K-12
Florida Reading Endorsement K-12
New Mexico 7-12 Secondary CTE Vocational Technical
New Mexico 6-12 Secondary Health and Language Arts
Minnesota 5-12 Communication Arts/Literature
Minnesota B-Grade 3 Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Online High School Health CTE Teacher
Destination Career Academy of New Mexico
04.2024 - Current
Online High School Health/PE Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
11.2023 - 05.2024
Online Summer School Teacher - Health and PE
Pearson Online Academy
05.2023 - 08.2023
Online High School English Teacher
Coastal Connections Academy
07.2021 - 05.2023
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
07.2016 - 07.2021
Elementary Teacher
Plumb Elementary
01.2012 - 07.2016
Online Science Teacher
Florida Virtual School
07.2009 - 11.2011
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Ridgecrest Elementary
07.2004 - 12.2008
Masters in Education - Educational Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Toledo
Technology Proficiencies
- Learning Platforms: Canvas, Buzz, Google Classroom, Pearson Connexus
- Communication Tools: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Loom, Screencastify
- Collaboration & Productivity: Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets), Microsoft Office, Padlet, Jamboard
- Interactive Tools: Nearpod, Kahoot, Quizizz, Flip, Edpuzzle
- Student Engagement: breakout rooms, live polling, chat-based participation, collaborative docs
- Record-Keeping & Feedback: grading systems, LMS rubrics, digital annotation tools
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